So far, we have looked at the following prefixes:

For separable prefixes, check out the series on prepositions:

 

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Ayla
Ayla

Can we get one on “an” too?:((

Murad
Murad
Reply to  Emanuel

It’s been a year now :(

Do I understand correctly that “an” means increasing or arriving? But what would “an” mean in anklopfen for example?

xv
xv

I read somewhere that “ge” in nouns suggests a gathering and was here to look what you have to say on the matter. But i can’t see an article on ge…so i assume there isn’T one hiding somewhere?

xv
xv
Reply to  Emanuel

Ah cool, thanks for the link!

Sanne
Sanne

I stumbled upon your “aus” prefix explained and found it both very valuable and funny. Thank you. I will be become a member.
But I was wondering why the “aus” one is not on the list above? Are there others that are not included?

Daniil
Daniil

Hi
I have problems with accessing the list of prefixes. Instead of opening the page, the website for some reason activates my mike

Anonymous
Anonymous
Reply to  Emanuel

Thanks!
you also had this German Prefixes Explained seriesCould you give me a link for this as well? Can’t open it myself

Berliner
Berliner

Let’s see a list of verbs with their correct prepostions.
Ok, next week.
Cool. What great service you provide.
Sure I’ll check my inbox every morning…..

Berliner
Berliner
Reply to  Berliner

No I want prepositions, not prefixes.
Like one must say;
denken an
passen auf
fragen nach
hören von
hindern an … usw

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17 Comments
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Ayla
Ayla

Can we get one on “an” too?:((

Murad
Murad
Reply to  Emanuel

It’s been a year now :(

Do I understand correctly that “an” means increasing or arriving? But what would “an” mean in anklopfen for example?

xv
xv

I read somewhere that “ge” in nouns suggests a gathering and was here to look what you have to say on the matter. But i can’t see an article on ge…so i assume there isn’T one hiding somewhere?

xv
xv
Reply to  Emanuel

Ah cool, thanks for the link!

Sanne
Sanne

I stumbled upon your “aus” prefix explained and found it both very valuable and funny. Thank you. I will be become a member.
But I was wondering why the “aus” one is not on the list above? Are there others that are not included?

Daniil
Daniil

Hi
I have problems with accessing the list of prefixes. Instead of opening the page, the website for some reason activates my mike

Anonymous
Anonymous
Reply to  Emanuel

Thanks!
you also had this German Prefixes Explained seriesCould you give me a link for this as well? Can’t open it myself

Berliner
Berliner

Let’s see a list of verbs with their correct prepostions.
Ok, next week.
Cool. What great service you provide.
Sure I’ll check my inbox every morning…..

Berliner
Berliner
Reply to  Berliner

No I want prepositions, not prefixes.
Like one must say;
denken an
passen auf
fragen nach
hören von
hindern an … usw