Die Zeitpräpositionen auf Englisch - erläutertung und übersetzung
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Die Zeitpräpositionen
Die verschiedenen Zeitpräpositionen:
• IN wird für Monate, Jahre und Zeitabschnitte verwendet:
• IN wird für Monate, Jahre und Zeitabschnitte verwendet:
in August im August (Achtung: Monatsnamen werden im Englischen immer groß geschrieben)
in 1976 (im Jahr) 1976
in the seventies in den siebziger Jahren
in 1976 (im Jahr) 1976
in the seventies in den siebziger Jahren
In der Zukunft:
in a few weeks in einigen Wochen
in a couple of days in ein paar Tagen
in a couple of days in ein paar Tagen
• ON wird für Wochentage und Daten verwendet:
on Monday am Montag
on Fridays an Freitagen
on August 7th am 7. August
on Christmas day am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertag
on Fridays an Freitagen
on August 7th am 7. August
on Christmas day am ersten Weihnachtsfeiertag
• AT wird für Uhrzeiten eingesetzt:
at two o'clock um zwei Uhr
at 8.30 um 8.30
at six p.m. um 18 Uhr
at 8.30 um 8.30
at six p.m. um 18 Uhr
Anmerkung:
in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening morgens, nachmittags, abends
at night nachts
Übung 1
My great-grandmother was born January 5, 1892 the nineteenth century. She was born the same city as my great-grandfather, New York City. My mom tells me that grandmother was born 12:00 AM exactly!
My great-grandmother was born on 1 January 5, 1892 in 2 the nineteenth century. She was born in 3 the same city as my great-grandfather, New York City. My mom tells me that grandmother was born at 4 12:00 AM exactly!
1 on: To refer to the date when someone is born, we use the post-position 'on' to follow 'born'. 'Born on' is used to refer the date when someone is born.
1 in: We don't use 'born in' to refer to specific dates. However, 'born' is followed by the post-position 'in' when describing the location where someone was born. Example: I was born in Missouri.
1 during: 'During' indicates a period of time, and not a specific moment. Because the date of the grandmother's birth is precise, we cannot use 'during' here. However, we could say 'my grandmother was born during World War II'.
1 of: We cannot use 'of' here. 'Born of' is used rarely, usually in very literary, even poetic contexts.
2 in: 'Born' is followed by the post-position 'in' when describing a general time period. In this case, it tells us when (in which period) the grandmother was born (during the 19th century).
2 on: Born on cannot be used to describe an extended period of time. However, to refer to the date when someone is born, we use the post-position 'on' to follow 'born'. Example: I was born on the fourth of July.
2 at: We cannot use 'born at' to describe a general time period when someone was born. However, we could use it to describe a precise time. Example: I was born at 6:32 AM. We can also use 'born at' to describe a precise location where someone was born. Example: I was born at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.
3 in: To refer to the city, (state, or country) in which someone is born, we use the post-position 'in' to follow 'born'. Example: He was born in Paris.
3 on: Born on cannot be used to describe the city (state or country) in which someone was born. However, to refer to the date when someone is born, we use the post-position 'on' to follow 'born'. Example: I was born on the fourth of July.
3 at: We cannot use 'born at' to describe the city in which someone was born. However, we could use it to describe a precise location where someone was born. Example: I was born at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.
4 at: We can use 'born at' to describe a precise time when someone was born. Example: I was born at 6:32 AM. Note that we can also use 'born at' to describe a precise location where someone was born. Example: I was born at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.
4 in: We don't use 'born in' to refer to specific times. However, 'born in' can describe longer, less specific periods of time. Example: I was born in the morning.
4 on: Born on cannot be used to describe the specific time when someone was born. However, to refer to the date when someone is born, we use the post-position 'on' to follow 'born'. Example: I was born on the fourth of July.
Übung 2
Use the words from this list to fill in the blanks in the text. Be careful! Some words may be used more than once.
all | about | to | finally | first | before | as | with | on | in
'Hey, Philip, come here. I want to tell you a story my trip China,' said Kevin. 'Hold a minute, let me finish my lunch ,' answered Philip. Several minutes passed Philip entered Kevin's office. 'Ok, tell me your story,' said Philip. ' you may know, I went China last week. I had a meeting Mrs. Mei-Tsing Lee to discuss our new production plan. And, the day I went to her office, I accidentally got the wrong bus. And, the next thing I knew, I was North Korea.' 'Is that ?' 'Well, yes.'
all | about | to | finally | first | before | as | with | on | in
'Hey, Philip, come here. I want to tell you a story my trip China,' said Kevin. 'Hold a minute, let me finish my lunch ,' answered Philip. Several minutes passed Philip entered Kevin's office. 'Ok, tell me your story,' said Philip. ' you may know, I went China last week. I had a meeting Mrs. Mei-Tsing Lee to discuss our new production plan. And, the day I went to her office, I accidentally got the wrong bus. And, the next thing I knew, I was North Korea.' 'Is that ?' 'Well, yes.'
Use the words from this list to fill in the blanks in the text. Be careful! Some words may be used more than once.
all | about | to | finally | first | before | as | with | on | in
'Hey, Philip, come here. I want to tell you a story about 1 my trip to 2 China,' said Kevin. 'Hold on 3 a minute, let me finish my lunch first 4,' answered Philip. Several minutes passed before 5 Philip finally 6 entered Kevin's office. 'Ok, tell me your story,' said Philip. 'as 7 you may know, I went to 8 China last week. I had a meeting with 9 Mrs. Mei-Tsing Lee to discuss our new production plan. And, on 10 the day I went to her office, I accidentally got on 11 the wrong bus. And, the next thing I knew, I was in 12 North Korea.' 'Is that all 13?' 'Well, yes.'
all | about | to | finally | first | before | as | with | on | in
'Hey, Philip, come here. I want to tell you a story about 1 my trip to 2 China,' said Kevin. 'Hold on 3 a minute, let me finish my lunch first 4,' answered Philip. Several minutes passed before 5 Philip finally 6 entered Kevin's office. 'Ok, tell me your story,' said Philip. 'as 7 you may know, I went to 8 China last week. I had a meeting with 9 Mrs. Mei-Tsing Lee to discuss our new production plan. And, on 10 the day I went to her office, I accidentally got on 11 the wrong bus. And, the next thing I knew, I was in 12 North Korea.' 'Is that all 13?' 'Well, yes.'
1 about: We can talk about something, but we talk to someone. 'About' is the best choice here. Example: I want to talk to you about my mother.
2 to: Kevin is telling Philip about his trip to China. 'To' is the best choice because a 'trip' carries the idea of movement. When we speak about movement, we always talk about someone or something going from one place to another. In this case 'to' indicates the destination of Kevin's trip.
3 on: 'On' is the best choice here. "Hold on" is a common expression which means 'please wait' or 'wait a minute'. It is often used when speaking on the phone. Example: Please hold on while I grab a pencil.
4 first: 'First' is the correct choice. Philip says 'let me finish my lunch first', meaning that he wants to finish his lunch 'before' Kevin tells him the story of his trip to Asia.
5 before: 'Before' is the correct answer. It tells us that time has passed before Philip enters Kevin's office. Example: We were talking about you before you arrived.
6 finally: 'Finally' means 'at last' or 'lastly'. It is the best choice here. Example: I've finally finished reading War and Peace.
7 as: 'As you may know' is an expression which introduces a fact or statement which is presumably known by one person or a group of people. Example: As you will know, your mother and I have decided to adopt a guinea pig.
8 to: Kevin is telling Philip that he went 'to' China. 'To' is the best choice because the verb 'to go' carries the idea of movement, and the preposition 'to' indicates the object or destination of this movement. Example: I'm going to London next week.
9 with: 'With' groups together objects, people and ideas. It is the best choice here to tell us 'whom' Kevin met (Mei-Tsing Lee). Example: I had a date with a guy I met online.
10 on: "On the day" is the correct choice. We use this type of expression to give specific information about a date. Example: On August first, on Monday morning, etc.
11 on: 'To get on the bus' is to board a bus. When using prepositions with modes of transportation, we often run into problems. Usually, when we are speaking about public transportation (bus, metro, airplane, etc.) we use the preposition on. But if we are talking about a car, we use in (get in the car).
12 in: Kevin tells Philip that he was in North Korea, which means that he was inside the country or within the country's borders. Example: I was in Puerto Rico when the hurricane hit.
13 all: 'Is that all?' is a question which asks if someone is finished (speaking, shopping, etc.). Example: Is that all the cake you have left?
Übung 3
It was back the early 1990s that I started making my own cheese. Every morning, I'd get up around five or six o'clock and go directly to the fields. The milk was the creamiest autumn. I really love milk. Unfortunately, I'm lactose intolerant.
It was back in 1 the early 1990s that I started making my own cheese. Every morning, I'd get up at 2 around five or six o'clock and go directly to the fields. The milk was the creamiest in 3 autumn. I really love milk. Unfortunately, I'm lactose intolerant.
1 in: This is the best choice here. When talking about an extended period of time (the nineties) we use the preposition 'in'.
1 on: We cannot use 'on' when talking about an extended period of time. However, to refer to a specific date, we would say: 'On July 14th'.
1 by: 'By' is not commonly used as a preposition of time. It is more often found as a preposition of place, as in 'by the fence' or 'by the tree'. We could say, however: 'I want these reports on my desk by nine o'clock', which indicates a 'deadline'.
1 at: We cannot use 'at' when talking about an extended period of time. However, we could say: 'Meet me at 4: 30'.
2 at: This is the best choice here. We use 'at' when describing a specific time (five o'clock).
2 in: We cannot use 'in' when talking about a specific time of day.
2 on: We cannot use 'on' when talking about a specific time of day.
2 of: 'Of' is not commonly used as a preposition of time. It is mostly used to indicate origin or possession, as in 'that puppy of his is very cute'.
3 in: This is the best choice here. We use 'in' when we are talking about an extended duration of time or a season (autumn).
3 on: We cannot use 'on' when we are talking about a duration of time.
3 at: We cannot use 'at' when we are talking about a duration of time.
3 from: 'From' is not commonly used as a preposition of time. It is mostly used to signify origin or cause. We could say, however: 'He works from 9: 00 to 5: 00 every day'.
Übung 4
Luna: I've always felt more comfortable the evenings.
Bob: I agree. It's much easier to be myself night.
Luna: I like to walk around in the nude.
Bob: I like to watch my neighbors walk around in the nude.
Luna: I think we might be neighbors.
Bob: I agree. It's much easier to be myself night.
Luna: I like to walk around in the nude.
Bob: I like to watch my neighbors walk around in the nude.
Luna: I think we might be neighbors.
Luna: I've always felt more comfortable in 1 the evenings.
Bob: I agree. It's much easier to be myself at 2 night.
Luna: I like to walk around in the nude.
Bob: I like to watch my neighbors walk around in the nude.
Luna: I think we might be neighbors.
Bob: I agree. It's much easier to be myself at 2 night.
Luna: I like to walk around in the nude.
Bob: I like to watch my neighbors walk around in the nude.
Luna: I think we might be neighbors.
1 in: This is the best choice here. We use the preposition 'in' when we are talking about a time of day (evening, afternoon, morning). But be careful! When speaking about 'night', we use 'at'.
1 at: We cannot use 'at' when talking about a time of day, unless it is 'night'.
1 on: We cannot use 'on' when talking about a time of day. As a preposition of time, we use 'on' to refer to a specific date: 'On September 7th', or 'On the first of April'.
1 by: 'By' is not commonly used as a preposition of time. We could say, however: 'I would like to have my homework finished by nightfall'.
2 at: This is the best choice here. Normally when we are talking about a time of day, we use the preposition 'in', unless it is night. When speaking of night we use 'at'.
2 in: We cannot use 'in' when speaking about 'night'.
2 on: We cannot use 'on' when speaking about 'night'.
2 by: 'By' is not commonly used as a preposition of time. We could say, however: 'I would like to have my homework finished by nightfall'.
Übung 5
Fill in the blanks in the text below using the following words. Be careful! Some words may be used more than once.
at | in | on
Last week, Luna attended a conference extra-sensory healing techniques. Luna was first introduced to alternative medicine the eighties. She took a course on aromatherapy Wednesday evenings. The course was given 8.00 PM and usually lasted two hours. And, just a few short months, she finally received her certificate her birthday in 1988.
at | in | on
Last week, Luna attended a conference extra-sensory healing techniques. Luna was first introduced to alternative medicine the eighties. She took a course on aromatherapy Wednesday evenings. The course was given 8.00 PM and usually lasted two hours. And, just a few short months, she finally received her certificate her birthday in 1988.
Fill in the blanks in the text below using the following words. Be careful! Some words may be used more than once.
at | in | on
Last week, Luna attended a conference on 1 extra-sensory healing techniques. Luna was first introduced to alternative medicine in 2 the eighties. She took a course on aromatherapy on 3 Wednesday evenings. The course was given at 4 8.00 PM and usually lasted two hours. And, in 5 just a few short months, she finally received her certificate on 6 her birthday in 1988.
at | in | on
Last week, Luna attended a conference on 1 extra-sensory healing techniques. Luna was first introduced to alternative medicine in 2 the eighties. She took a course on aromatherapy on 3 Wednesday evenings. The course was given at 4 8.00 PM and usually lasted two hours. And, in 5 just a few short months, she finally received her certificate on 6 her birthday in 1988.
1 on: We use 'on' here to describe the topic of the conference. In this sense, 'on' is synonymous with 'about'.
2 in: When talking about an extended period of time (the eighties) we use the preposition 'in'. This is the best choice here.
3 on: When talking about a day of the week (Wednesday evenings), we use the preposition 'on'. This is the best choice here.
4 at: We use 'at' when describing a specific time (8.00 PM). This is the best choice here.
5 in: We use 'in' when we are talking about an extended duration of time (a few months). This is the best choice here.
6 on: When talking about a specific date (Luna's birthday), we use the preposition 'on'. This is the best choice here.
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