A2–B1 Verbs Cases Prepositions
Case Conveyor
Hit the right case in time - Dativ or Akkusativ.
German verbs and prepositions often need a particular case. Mit takes the dative: mit dem Mann. Für takes the accusative: für den Mann. Verbs have their own patterns too: Ich helfe dem Mann, but Ich sehe den Mann. Learning these combinations helps you understand how people and things fit into a sentence.
The more you play this game, the better you will be able to recognise familiar phrases when someone asks for help, thanks another person or talks about what they need. Say a few correct combinations aloud after your round to practise using them yourself.
Try a round while you wait for your coffee, or make it a small part of your day after brushing your teeth. Return to the same combinations on another day and see which ones come to you more easily.
Each prompt asks you to recognise a phrase that fits a verb or preposition. Repeated matches give you practice with combinations such as mit dem Mann and ich helfe dir. You can also read a correct combination aloud to connect the choice on screen with a phrase you can use.
The game includes common accusative prepositions such as durch, für, gegen and ohne, and dative prepositions such as mit, nach, von and zu. It also includes two-way prepositions such as auf and in. In everyday sentences, those need context to choose between dative and accusative: auf dem Tisch describes a location, while auf den Tisch describes a destination. Verb prompts include familiar patterns such as jemandem helfen and jemanden sehen.
Similar forms help you focus on the part that changes. Compare dem Tisch and den Tisch, then check the prompt to decide which form fits. The correct choice depends on the verb or preposition and any context the game gives you.
The moving boxes add a timing challenge to the grammar choices. Start by looking for accurate matches. As familiar combinations become easier to recognise, you can aim for a longer streak or better timing.
Those are the scoring rules: a wrong tap costs a life, while a missed matching box costs a scoring opportunity. The feedback helps you check your choice. After a mistake, look at the correct form and try the next prompt.
It helps to know the basic accusative and dative forms before you begin. The game is most useful for A2–B1 learners who want more practice recognising them. You can start with examples such as für den Mann and mit dem Mann.
Recognising familiar case patterns can support your speaking practice. After a round, say or write a few combinations you have just seen, such as Ich helfe dir or Das ist für den Mann. This gives you a chance to use the forms yourself.
Yes. Correct matches show an English meaning, and the prompts let you read and hear common German verbs and phrases. Take a moment after your round to repeat a useful new combination.