0910G German Dative-Accusative Prepositions

an, auf, hinter, neben, in, über, unter, vor, zwischen

The Most Common Definitions

an = on, or onto, a vertical surface

auf = on, or onto, a horizontal surface

hinter = behind, in back of

neben = beside, next to

in = in, or into

über = above, over, across

unter = under, among

vor = in front of, before

zwischen =between

Where motion towards an object is being expressed, the prepositions are used with accusative case.

Where merely position, or location, is being expressed, they are used with dative case.