Prepositions - Dative, Accusative or Wechseln?

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Germanmoderateby jessikawarner44
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in
(WECH) in, into (enclosed spaces)
Ich bin in der Kirche. Wir sind in der Schule.
an
(WECH) at/on - denotes border or limiting area
Er ist am See. Das Bild ist an der Wand.
auf
(WECH) on, upon - on surfaces or at public buildings
Es ist auf dem Tisch. Sie sind auf der Bank.
bei
(DAT) at, near - before name of place or business where someone lives or works
Ich arbeite bei McDonald's. Ich wohne bei meiner Tante.
aus
(DAT) from, out of- comes from enclosed or defined space, such as country, town or building
Sie kommt aus dem Zimmer. Ich komme aus den USA.
von
(DAT) from, of - comes from open space, particular direction or person
Das Auto kommt von rechts. Ich weiß es von ihm.
zu
(DAT) to - specifically named buildings or places, and people
Sie geht zum Strand. Sie gehen zu McDonald's. Ich gehe zur Bank.
nach
to - countries and cities that have no articles
Ich fliege nach Österreich. Ich fliege nach Paris.
bis
(AKK) until, up to, as far as
durch
(AKK)through, by means of
Sie geht durch den Wald.
für
(AKK) For
Er kocht für die Kinder.
Ohne
(AKK) Without
Wir spielen ohne dich.
Um
(AKK) around, for
Wir laufen um das Haus.
entlang
(AKK) along
Ab
(DAT) from (time related)
mit
(DAT) with
seit
(DAT) since, for
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