Mastering prepositions is an essential step in achieving fluency in any language, and Catalan is no exception. Prepositions are small but mighty words that help to form the backbone of sentences, indicating relationships between different elements. In Catalan, prepositions like "a," "de," "en," and "per" frequently appear in everyday conversations, linking nouns, pronouns, and phrases to express various spatial, temporal, and logical relationships. Understanding their correct usage can significantly enhance your ability to communicate clearly and effectively in Catalan. This page offers a series of carefully crafted exercises designed to help you practice and solidify your understanding of common Catalan prepositions. Whether you are a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an advanced learner aiming to refine your skills, these exercises will provide ample opportunities to apply what you've learned in real-world contexts. By engaging with these exercises, you'll not only improve your grasp of Catalan prepositions but also gain greater confidence in your overall language abilities. Dive in and start mastering the prepositions that will bring your Catalan to life!
1. El llibre és *sobre* la taula (preposition indicating location).
2. Vaig anar *a* la festa ahir (preposition indicating direction or destination).
3. Ell viu *amb* els seus pares (preposition indicating companionship).
4. La carta és *per* a tu (preposition indicating purpose or recipient).
5. El gos va córrer *cap a* la porta (preposition indicating direction).
6. Hem de parlar *sobre* aquest tema (preposition indicating subject matter).
7. Vaig comprar un regal *per a* la meva mare (preposition indicating recipient).
8. Ell treballa *a* Barcelona (preposition indicating location).
9. Vaig anar *amb* el meu amic al cinema (preposition indicating companionship).
10. El llibre està *dins* la bossa (preposition indicating location).
1. Vaig *a* la botiga (preposition indicating movement to a place).
2. El llibre és *sobre* la taula (preposition indicating position on a surface).
3. Hem quedat *amb* els nostres amics (preposition indicating accompaniment).
4. El restaurant està *a prop de* casa meva (preposition indicating proximity).
5. Estàvem *al* parc quan va començar a ploure (contraction of 'a' and 'el' indicating location).
6. El viatge *en* tren va ser molt còmode (preposition indicating means of transport).
7. Ho vaig fer *per* ell (preposition indicating cause or reason).
8. Anirem *fins a* la platja demà (preposition indicating destination or limit).
9. La reunió serà *des de* les nou del matí (preposition indicating starting point in time).
10. Va arribar *després de* l'hora prevista (preposition indicating sequence in time).
1. Vaig *a* la biblioteca per estudiar (preposition for destination).
2. Ell viu *amb* els seus pares (preposition for living with someone).
3. La carta és *per* tu (preposition for indicating recipient).
4. La reunió serà *a* les tres de la tarda (preposition for time).
5. Estudio *en* una universitat a Barcelona (preposition for location).
6. L'Anna va *a* comprar pa (preposition for movement towards a place).
7. El gos està *dins* de la casa (preposition for inside).
8. El cotxe és *de* color blau (preposition indicating possession or characteristic).
9. Vaig anar *per* la carretera vella (preposition for route or way).
10. Estaré *fins* demà a Barcelona (preposition for duration until a point in time).