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When should I use the dative case and the accusative case with the preposition "in"?

The accusative case is used when there is movement from one point to another. For example, in the sentence, "Ich gehe in die Stadt" which means "I'm going into town" we use the accusative...
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Answered by Susannah H. • German tutor
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How do I use the present tense in German?

First: Start with a comparison with English (different tenses for the present in English vs. A single one in German) Second: Evoke the difference between strong and weak verbs in German, do a parallel with E...
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Answered by Eléna D. • German tutor
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How do I remember my adjectival endings?

The easiest method to remember adjectival endings is 'the panhandle'. On your table of adjectival endings, the endings on the top two rows create the shape of a pan with a handle. Let me demonstrate: Der rot...
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Answered by Iona K. • German tutor
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How do I use "haben" and "sein" in the perfect tense?

When forming the perfect tense in German, you need to use either the verb "haben" or "sein" as an auxiliary verb, along with the past participle of the verb in question. "Sein" ...
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Answered by Ursula G. • German tutor
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Which case should I use with which preposition?

All prepositions in German will be followed by a case, either Dative or Accusative. Some of these are always the same, for example, "nach" (after/according to) will always be followed by the Dative...
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Answered by David M. • German tutor
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