If dual-case prepositions describe movement from one place to another, they are followed by the accusative case. Otherwise, they take the dative. Ich stecke die Schuhe unter das Bett. – I put the ...

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“From”, “at”, “since” or “around” – prepositions like these help us to locate things. They point us in the right direction – in time or place, for example. But it is not always as simple as it seems.

If you think that only two zebras are in urgent need and usually very hungry, it will help you remember that it’s useful for the dual (two) case prepositions. Zebras are not native to the German ...