German A2 · Two-Way Prepositions in Depth
Feste Ausdrücke mit Wechselpräpositionen – A2 German Grammar
Fixed expressions with two-way prepositions
Some verbs combine firmly with a particular preposition. Here the "Wo/Wohin?" question does not help – the case simply belongs to the expression and must be memorized. Most of these verbs take the accusative.
| Expression | Case | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| warten auf | accusative | to wait for |
| sich freuen auf | accusative | to look forward to |
| denken an | accusative | to think of |
| teilnehmen an | dative | to take part in |
Examples: Ich warte auf den Bus. (I'm waiting for the bus.) · Ich freue mich auf den Urlaub. (I'm looking forward to the holiday.) · Ich denke an dich. (I'm thinking of you.)