Adjectives with Prepositions C1 -

Adjectives with Prepositions – Rules and Explanation C1

Some adjectives in German require specific prepositions.
These adjectives always take a specific case (Dative or Accusative).
The meaning of the adjective often changes depending on the preposition used.
These structures are common in formal language, writing, and advanced conversations.

Tip: The adjective + preposition combinations should be learned as fixed expressions.

These adjectives often express emotions or expectations towards someone or something.

Adjective	Preposition	Meaning	Example
eifersüchtig	auf (+Akk)	to be jealous of	Er ist eifersüchtig auf seinen Bruder, weil er erfolgreicher ist. He is jealous of his brother because he is more successful.
neidisch	auf (+Akk)	to be envious of	Sie ist neidisch auf ihre Kollegin, weil sie mehr verdient. She is envious of her colleague because she earns more.

These adjectives are often related to social relationships or willingness.

Adjective	Preposition	Meaning	Example
freundlich	zu (+Dat)	to be friendly to	Der Lehrer ist immer freundlich zu seinen Schülern. The teacher is always friendly to his students.
bereit	zu (+Dat)	to be ready for	Ich bin bereit zu einer neuen Herausforderung. I am ready for a new challenge.

These adjectives describe popularity or recognition within a group.

Adjective	Preposition	Meaning	Example
angesehen	bei (+Dat)	to be respected among	Der Arzt ist angesehen bei seinen Patienten. The doctor is respected among his patients.
beliebt	bei (+Dat)	to be popular with	Der Musiker ist beliebt bei jungen Menschen. The musician is popular with young people.

These adjectives are related to activities or agreement with something.

Adjective	Preposition	Meaning	Example
beschäftigt	mit (+Dat)	to be busy with	Er ist beschäftigt mit seiner Doktorarbeit. He is busy with his dissertation.
einverstanden	mit (+Dat)	to agree with	Ich bin nicht einverstanden mit deiner Entscheidung. I do not agree with your decision.

These adjectives often express emotions or reactions to something.

Adjective	Preposition	Meaning	Example
entsetzt	über (+Akk)	to be horrified by	Ich bin entsetzt über das Ergebnis. I am horrified by the result.
erstaunt	über (+Akk)	to be amazed at	Sie war erstaunt über seinen Mut. She was amazed at his courage.

These adjectives are related to suitability, responsibility, or consequences. … REVIEW .. entscheidend needs to be added to AP file

Adjective	Preposition	Meaning	Example
geeignet	für (+Akk)	to be suitable for	Dieses Buch ist geeignet für Fortgeschrittene. This book is suitable for advanced learners.
entscheidend	für (+Akk)	to be crucial for	Die Leistung ist entscheidend für den Erfolg. The performance is crucial for success.
unangenehm	für (+Akk)	to be unpleasant for	Die Situation war unangenehm für alle. The situation was unpleasant for everyone.
schädlich	für (+Akk)	to be harmful to	Zucker ist schädlich für die Gesundheit. Sugar is harmful to health.

These adjectives often express conviction or cause.

Adjective	Preposition	Meaning	Example
müde	von (+Dat)	to be tired from	Ich bin müde von der Arbeit. I am tired from work.
überzeugt	von (+Dat)	to be convinced of	Ich bin überzeugt von seiner Ehrlichkeit. I am convinced of his honesty.

These adjectives relate to interest or responsibility.

Adjective	Preposition	Meaning	Example
schuld	an (+Dat)	to be responsible for	Er ist schuld an dem Unfall. He is responsible for the accident.
interessiert	an (+Dat)	to be interested in	Sie ist sehr interessiert an Kunst. She is very interested in art.