Learn the accusative case for direct objects
Accusative Case (Akkusativ)
The accusative case is used for direct objects - the thing or person directly affected by an action.
Article Changes in Accusative
| Gender | Nominativ | Akkusativ |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | der/ein | den/einen |
| Feminine | die/eine | die/eine |
| Neuter | das/ein | das/ein |
| Plural | die | die |
Only masculine changes!
Examples
Accusative Prepositions
Always use accusative after:
Example: Das Geschenk ist für den Chef. (The gift is for the boss.)
Examples / Beispiele
Ich kaufe den Apfel.
→
I buy the apple.
Sie hat einen Bruder.
→
She has a brother.
Er trinkt das Wasser.
→
He drinks the water.
Das ist für dich.
→
That is for you.
Wir gehen durch den Park.
→
We go through the park.