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Prepositions of Time Exercises in German language
Understanding prepositions of time in German is crucial for constructing accurate and meaningful sentences. Prepositions such as "an," "in," and "vor" are used to indicate specific times, dates, and durations, and mastering their usage can significantly enhance your fluency. For instance, "am" is used for days and parts of days, "im" for months, seasons, and years, and "vor" to indicate a time before a certain event. These subtle differences can often be challenging, but with practice, they become second nature.
Our exercises are designed to help you grasp these concepts through practical application. You'll encounter a variety of scenarios that require the correct use of time-related prepositions, enabling you to see how they function in different contexts. Whether you're discussing your weekend plans or narrating historical events, these exercises will build your confidence and proficiency in using German prepositions of time correctly. Dive in and start practicing to make your German conversations more precise and natural.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Wir treffen uns *um* 18 Uhr (preposition for exact times).</p>
<p>2. Sie hat das Projekt *bis* Freitag abgeschlossen (preposition for a deadline).</p>
<p>3. Ich gehe *am* Wochenende wandern (preposition for days of the week).</p>
<p>4. *Seit* einem Jahr lerne ich Deutsch (preposition indicating the start of a period continuing to the present).</p>
<p>5. Der Kurs beginnt *im* Januar (preposition for months).</p>
<p>6. *Vor* dem Frühstück lese ich die Zeitung (preposition indicating something happening before another event).</p>
<p>7. *Nach* der Arbeit mache ich Sport (preposition indicating something happening after another event).</p>
<p>8. *Während* des Meetings habe ich Notizen gemacht (preposition for actions happening simultaneously).</p>
<p>9. *Zwischen* 14 und 16 Uhr bin ich nicht erreichbar (preposition for time intervals).</p>
<p>10. *Ab* morgen werde ich gesünder essen (preposition indicating the start point in time in the future).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ich fahre *um* sieben Uhr zur Arbeit (specific time). </p>
<p>2. Wir treffen uns *am* Montag (day of the week). </p>
<p>3. Das Fest beginnt *im* Dezember (month). </p>
<p>4. Sie arbeitet *seit* drei Jahren in der Firma (duration starting in the past). </p>
<p>5. Wir gehen *in* einer Stunde los (time in the future). </p>
<p>6. Er kommt *nach* der Schule zu mir (after an event). </p>
<p>7. *Vor* dem Essen waschen wir uns die Hände (before an event). </p>
<p>8. Die Sitzung ist *von* neun *bis* elf Uhr (start and end time). </p>
<p>9. Ich bleibe *über* das Wochenende bei meinen Eltern (duration overlapping the weekend). </p>
<p>10. *Während* des Urlaubs habe ich viel gelesen (during a period of time). </p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ich gehe *am* Montag ins Kino (specific day of the week).</p>
<p>2. Wir treffen uns *um* 18 Uhr im Restaurant (specific time).</p>
<p>3. *Im* Sommer gehe ich gern schwimmen (season).</p>
<p>4. Das Konzert beginnt *um* 20 Uhr (specific time).</p>
<p>5. *Im* Januar ist es oft sehr kalt (specific month).</p>
<p>6. Wir fahren *am* Wochenende in die Berge (general time period).</p>
<p>7. *In* zwei Wochen habe ich Urlaub (duration in the future).</p>
<p>8. Ich habe *im* April Geburtstag (specific month).</p>
<p>9. Der Zug fährt *in* einer Stunde ab (duration until an event).</p>
<p>10. *Am* Freitag habe ich einen Zahnarzttermin (specific day of the week).</p>
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