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Welcome to your Galician journey! Today, we’re diving into the world of '''prepositions'''. These little words might seem small, but they play a huge role in connecting ideas and providing clarity in our sentences. Whether you're describing where something is or the time something happens, prepositions are essential. In this lesson, we will focus on some of the most common prepositions in Galician, such as "en," "sobre," and "a."
 
This lesson is designed for complete beginners, so don't worry if you've never encountered these words before. We'll build a strong foundation together! By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to understand and use these prepositions in various contexts, enhancing your ability to communicate in Galician.


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== Introduction ==
=== Importance of Prepositions in Galician ===
 
Prepositions are the words that link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence. They can indicate direction, time, location, and possession, among other things. In Galician, just like in English, prepositions help to create a clearer picture of what we’re trying to convey.
 
Let’s explore some of the most common prepositions used in Galician.
 
=== Common Prepositions in Galician ===
 
Here are some of the most frequently used prepositions in Galician, along with their meanings:
 
* '''en''' - in, on, at


In this lesson, we will explore the usage of common prepositions in the Galician language. Prepositions are essential for expressing relationships between words, indicating location, time, direction, and more. Understanding how to use prepositions correctly will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Galician. Throughout this lesson, we will provide clear explanations, numerous examples, and engaging exercises to ensure you grasp this important aspect of Galician grammar.
* '''a''' - to, at


== Common Prepositions ==
* '''de''' - of, from
 
* '''con''' - with
 
* '''sen''' - without
 
* '''sobre''' - on, about
 
* '''entre''' - between
 
* '''para''' - for, to
 
* '''diante de''' - in front of
 
* '''tras''' - behind
 
=== Usage of Common Prepositions ===
 
Let’s take a closer look at each preposition, along with examples to clarify their usage.
 
==== Preposition "en" ====
 
The preposition '''"en"''' is used to indicate location or position. It can mean "in," "on," or "at" depending on the context.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| en casa || en 'ka.sa || at home
 
|-
 
| en mesa || en 'me.sa || on the table
 
|-
 
| en outubro || en ow'tu.βɾo || in October
 
|-
 
| en Galicia || en ɡa'li.θja || in Galicia
 
|}
 
==== Preposition "a" ====
 
The preposition '''"a"''' is primarily used to indicate direction or destination, and it can also mean "to" or "at."
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| a escola || a es'ko.la || to school
 
|-
 
| a casa || a 'ka.sa || to the house
 
|-
 
| a festa || a 'fes.ta || to the party
 
|-
 
| a praia || a 'pɾa.ja || to the beach
 
|}
 
==== Preposition "de" ====
 
The preposition '''"de"''' means "of" or "from." It is often used to indicate possession.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| de Galicia || de ɡa'li.θja || from Galicia
 
|-
 
| o libro de María || o 'li.βɾo de ma'ɾi.a || the book of María
 
|-
 
| de día || de 'di.a || by day
 
|-
 
| de noite || de 'noi.te || by night
 
|}
 
==== Preposition "con" ====
 
'''"con"''' means "with" and is used to indicate companionship or the means by which something is done.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| con amigos || kon a'mi.ɡos || with friends
 
|-
 
| con paciencia || kon pa'θjen.θja || with patience
 
|-
 
| con alegría || kon ale'ɡɾi.a || with joy
 
|-
 
| con cuidado || kon kwi'ða.ðo || with care
 
|}
 
==== Preposition "sen" ====
 
The preposition '''"sen"''' means "without." It indicates the absence of something.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| sen azucre || sen a'θu.kɾe || without sugar
 
|-
 
| sen medo || sen 'me.ðo || without fear
 
|-
 
| sen roupa || sen 'ɾou.pa || without clothes
 
|-


Galician, like many languages, has a variety of prepositions that are used in different contexts. In this section, we will focus on some of the most commonly used prepositions in Galician.
| sen problemas || sen pɾo'βle.mas || without problems


=== In ===
|}


The preposition "in" is translated as "en" in Galician. It is used to indicate location, as well as time and manner.
==== Preposition "sobre" ====


Here are some examples:
'''"sobre"''' can mean "on," "over," or "about," and is often used to indicate a topic or subject.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Estou en casa. || [esˈtoʊ en ˈka.sa] || I am at home.
 
| sobre a mesa || 'so.βɾe a 'me.sa || on the table
 
|-
|-
| O libro está enriba da mesa. || [o ˈli.bɾo ˈes.ta en.ˈɾi.va ða ˈme.sa] || The book is on the table.
 
| sobre Galicia || 'so.βɾe ɡa'li.θja || about Galicia
 
|-
|-
| Falo en galego. || [ˈfa.lo en ga.ˈle.ɡo] || I speak in Galician.
 
| sobre a situación || 'so.βɾe a si.tʃua'θjon || about the situation
 
|-
|-
| Vinte en tren. || [ˈvin.te en tɾen] || I came by train.
 
| sobre a historia || 'so.βɾe a is'to.ɾja || about the history
 
|}
|}


In these examples, "en" is used to indicate being at a location (estou en casa), the position of an object (está enriba da mesa), the language spoken (falo en galego), and the mode of transportation (vinte en tren).
==== Preposition "entre" ====


=== On ===
The preposition '''"entre"''' means "between" and is used to indicate a position relative to two or more objects.


The preposition "on" is translated as "na" or "no" in Galician, depending on the gender and number of the noun it precedes. It is commonly used to indicate location and position.
{| class="wikitable"


Here are some examples:
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| entre amigos || 'en.tɾe a'mi.ɡos || between friends
 
|-
 
| entre a casa e a escola || 'en.tɾe a 'ka.sa e a es'ko.la || between the house and the school
 
|-
 
| entre os libros || 'en.tɾe os 'li.βɾos || between the books
 
|-
 
| entre a xente || 'en.tɾe a 'ʃen.te || among the people
 
|}
 
==== Preposition "para" ====
 
The preposition '''"para"''' means "for" or "to" and is often used to indicate purpose or destination.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| O xornal está na mesa. || [o ʃoɾ.ˈnal ˈes.ta na ˈme.sa] || The newspaper is on the table.
 
| para ti || 'pa.ɾa ti || for you
 
|-
|-
| O gato está no sofá. || [o ˈɡa.to ˈes.ta no so.ˈfa] || The cat is on the sofa.
 
| para comer || 'pa.ɾa ko'meɾ || to eat
 
|-
|-
| Traballo na oficina. || [tɾa.ˈba.ʎo na o.fi.ˈsi.na] || I work in the office.
 
| para a festa || 'pa.ɾa a 'fes.ta || for the party
 
|-
|-
| Xogamos no parque. || [ʃo.ˈɡa.mos no ˈpaɾ.ke] || We play in the park.
 
| para ir || 'pa.ɾa iɾ || to go
 
|}
|}


In these examples, "na" and "no" are used to indicate the position of an object (o xornal está na mesa, o gato está no sofá), and the location of an activity (traballo na oficina, xogamos no parque).
==== Preposition "diante de" ====
 
'''"diante de"''' means "in front of" and is used to indicate location.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| diante da casa || 'djan.te ða 'ka.sa || in front of the house
 
|-
 
| diante do coche || 'djan.te do 'ko.tʃe || in front of the car
 
|-


=== At ===
| diante da escola || 'djan.te ða es'ko.la || in front of the school


The preposition "at" is translated as "a" or "ao" in Galician, depending on the gender and number of the noun it precedes. It is commonly used to indicate a specific location or point in time.
|-


Here are some examples:
| diante da xente || 'djan.te ða 'ʃen.te || in front of the people
 
|}
 
==== Preposition "tras" ====
 
The preposition '''"tras"''' means "behind" and indicates a position that is at the back of something.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Estou a casa. || [esˈtoʊ a ˈka.sa] || I am at home.
 
| tras a casa || tɾas a 'ka.sa || behind the house
 
|-
|-
| A reunión é ao mediodía. || [a re.u.ˈnjon e a.o me.ðjoˈdi.a] || The meeting is at noon.
 
| tras o coche || tɾas o 'ko.tʃe || behind the car
 
|-
|-
| Vou a Santiago de Compostela. || [ˈvoʊ a san.tiˈa.ɡo ðe kom.posˈte.la] || I am going to Santiago de Compostela.
 
| tras a escola || tɾas a es'ko.la || behind the school
 
|-
|-
| Vémonos ao cinema. || [ˈve.mo.nos a.o ˈsi.ne.ma] || Let's meet at the cinema.
 
| tras a xente || tɾas a 'ʃen.te || behind the people
 
|}
|}


In these examples, "a" and "ao" are used to indicate being at a location (estou a casa), a specific point in time (a reunión é ao mediodía), and the destination of a trip (vou a Santiago de Compostela).
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that you've learned about some common prepositions in Galician, let's put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to practice using these prepositions.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition from the list: '''en''', '''a''', '''de''', '''con''', '''sen''', '''sobre''', '''entre''', '''para''', '''diante de''', '''tras'''.
 
1. Vou ___ escola. 
 
2. O libro é ___ María. 
 
3. Queda ___ casa. 
 
4. Como ___ amigos. 
 
5. A festa é ___ sábado. 
 
6. O coche está ___ a casa. 
 
7. Quiero ir ___ praia. 
 
8. O café é ___ azucre. 
 
9. A reunión é ___ a tarde. 
 
10. O gato está ___ a mesa.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. a
 
2. de
 
3. en
 
4. con
 
5. en
 
6. diante de
 
7. á
 
8. sen
 
9. por
 
10. sobre
 
==== Exercise 2: Match the Preposition with its Meaning ====
 
Match the Galician prepositions with their English meanings.
 
| Galician | English |
 
|----------|---------|
 
| a        | without |
 
| con      | between |
 
| sen      | to |
 
| entre    | for |
 
| para    | with |
 
| de      | of |
 
''Solutions:''
 
* a → to
 
* con → with
 
* sen → without
 
* entre → between
 
* para → for


== Cultural Insights ==
* de → of


Galicia, located in the northwest corner of Spain, has a unique cultural heritage that influences the usage and understanding of prepositions in the Galician language. Regional variations exist, particularly in the coastal and rural areas.
==== Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences ====


Historically, Galicia has strong Celtic roots, which are still evident in the local traditions, music, and dance. The Galician language itself, which shares similarities with Portuguese, also reflects this Celtic influence.
Rewrite the following sentences, replacing the underlined word with the appropriate preposition.


In Galician culture, the use of prepositions is not only functional but also carries a certain poetic and artistic value. Galician writers and poets often use prepositions creatively to convey emotions, sensations, and a sense of place.
1. O gato está '''na''' mesa. (replace '''na''')


Interestingly, Galician prepositions can sometimes have multiple meanings or nuances, depending on the context. This flexibility allows for rich and expressive communication in the Galician language.
2. Vou '''a''' cidade. (replace '''a''')


== Exercises ==
3. O coche está '''en''' o garaxe. (replace '''en''')


Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of common prepositions in Galician.
4. Queda '''diante de''' a casa. (replace '''diante de''')


1. Translate the following sentences into Galician:
5. O libro é '''de''' Juan. (replace '''de''')


a) The book is in the bag.
''Solutions:''
b) The keys are on the table.
c) I am at the park.
d) The museum is in the city center.


2. Choose the correct preposition to complete the following sentences:
1. O gato está '''sobre''' a mesa.


a) Estou ___ casa.
2. Vou '''para''' a cidade.
1. a) na
2. b) no
3. c) en


b) O concerto é ___ teatro.
3. O coche está '''tras''' o garaxe.
1. a) no
2. b) na
3. c) en


c) Vou ___ cinema.
4. Queda '''tras''' a casa.
1. a) ao
2. b) na
3. c) no


d) A reunión é ___ mediodía.
5. O libro é '''de''' María.
1. a) no
2. b) ao
3. c) na


== Solutions ==
=== Conclusion ===


1. a) O libro está na bolsa.
Congratulations on completing the lesson on common prepositions in Galician! You’ve expanded your vocabulary and gained a deeper understanding of how these essential words function within sentences. Remember, prepositions are the glue that holds your sentences together, helping to convey meaning and context.
  b) As chaves están na mesa.
  c) Estou no parque.
  d) O museo está no centro da cidade.


2. a) Estou en casa.
As you continue your journey in learning Galician, keep practicing these prepositions in your conversations and writing. The more you use them, the more natural they will feel!
  b) O concerto é no teatro.
  c) Vou ao cinema.
  d) A reunión é ao mediodía.


By completing these exercises, you have practiced using the common prepositions in Galician. Well done!
Happy learning!


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Galician → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Common Prepositions

Welcome to your Galician journey! Today, we’re diving into the world of prepositions. These little words might seem small, but they play a huge role in connecting ideas and providing clarity in our sentences. Whether you're describing where something is or the time something happens, prepositions are essential. In this lesson, we will focus on some of the most common prepositions in Galician, such as "en," "sobre," and "a."

This lesson is designed for complete beginners, so don't worry if you've never encountered these words before. We'll build a strong foundation together! By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to understand and use these prepositions in various contexts, enhancing your ability to communicate in Galician.

Importance of Prepositions in Galician[edit | edit source]

Prepositions are the words that link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence. They can indicate direction, time, location, and possession, among other things. In Galician, just like in English, prepositions help to create a clearer picture of what we’re trying to convey.

Let’s explore some of the most common prepositions used in Galician.

Common Prepositions in Galician[edit | edit source]

Here are some of the most frequently used prepositions in Galician, along with their meanings:

  • en - in, on, at
  • a - to, at
  • de - of, from
  • con - with
  • sen - without
  • sobre - on, about
  • entre - between
  • para - for, to
  • diante de - in front of
  • tras - behind

Usage of Common Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Let’s take a closer look at each preposition, along with examples to clarify their usage.

Preposition "en"[edit | edit source]

The preposition "en" is used to indicate location or position. It can mean "in," "on," or "at" depending on the context.

Galician Pronunciation English
en casa en 'ka.sa at home
en mesa en 'me.sa on the table
en outubro en ow'tu.βɾo in October
en Galicia en ɡa'li.θja in Galicia

Preposition "a"[edit | edit source]

The preposition "a" is primarily used to indicate direction or destination, and it can also mean "to" or "at."

Galician Pronunciation English
a escola a es'ko.la to school
a casa a 'ka.sa to the house
a festa a 'fes.ta to the party
a praia a 'pɾa.ja to the beach

Preposition "de"[edit | edit source]

The preposition "de" means "of" or "from." It is often used to indicate possession.

Galician Pronunciation English
de Galicia de ɡa'li.θja from Galicia
o libro de María o 'li.βɾo de ma'ɾi.a the book of María
de día de 'di.a by day
de noite de 'noi.te by night

Preposition "con"[edit | edit source]

"con" means "with" and is used to indicate companionship or the means by which something is done.

Galician Pronunciation English
con amigos kon a'mi.ɡos with friends
con paciencia kon pa'θjen.θja with patience
con alegría kon ale'ɡɾi.a with joy
con cuidado kon kwi'ða.ðo with care

Preposition "sen"[edit | edit source]

The preposition "sen" means "without." It indicates the absence of something.

Galician Pronunciation English
sen azucre sen a'θu.kɾe without sugar
sen medo sen 'me.ðo without fear
sen roupa sen 'ɾou.pa without clothes
sen problemas sen pɾo'βle.mas without problems

Preposition "sobre"[edit | edit source]

"sobre" can mean "on," "over," or "about," and is often used to indicate a topic or subject.

Galician Pronunciation English
sobre a mesa 'so.βɾe a 'me.sa on the table
sobre Galicia 'so.βɾe ɡa'li.θja about Galicia
sobre a situación 'so.βɾe a si.tʃua'θjon about the situation
sobre a historia 'so.βɾe a is'to.ɾja about the history

Preposition "entre"[edit | edit source]

The preposition "entre" means "between" and is used to indicate a position relative to two or more objects.

Galician Pronunciation English
entre amigos 'en.tɾe a'mi.ɡos between friends
entre a casa e a escola 'en.tɾe a 'ka.sa e a es'ko.la between the house and the school
entre os libros 'en.tɾe os 'li.βɾos between the books
entre a xente 'en.tɾe a 'ʃen.te among the people

Preposition "para"[edit | edit source]

The preposition "para" means "for" or "to" and is often used to indicate purpose or destination.

Galician Pronunciation English
para ti 'pa.ɾa ti for you
para comer 'pa.ɾa ko'meɾ to eat
para a festa 'pa.ɾa a 'fes.ta for the party
para ir 'pa.ɾa iɾ to go

Preposition "diante de"[edit | edit source]

"diante de" means "in front of" and is used to indicate location.

Galician Pronunciation English
diante da casa 'djan.te ða 'ka.sa in front of the house
diante do coche 'djan.te do 'ko.tʃe in front of the car
diante da escola 'djan.te ða es'ko.la in front of the school
diante da xente 'djan.te ða 'ʃen.te in front of the people

Preposition "tras"[edit | edit source]

The preposition "tras" means "behind" and indicates a position that is at the back of something.

Galician Pronunciation English
tras a casa tɾas a 'ka.sa behind the house
tras o coche tɾas o 'ko.tʃe behind the car
tras a escola tɾas a es'ko.la behind the school
tras a xente tɾas a 'ʃen.te behind the people

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you've learned about some common prepositions in Galician, let's put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to practice using these prepositions.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct preposition from the list: en, a, de, con, sen, sobre, entre, para, diante de, tras.

1. Vou ___ escola.

2. O libro é ___ María.

3. Queda ___ casa.

4. Como ___ amigos.

5. A festa é ___ sábado.

6. O coche está ___ a casa.

7. Quiero ir ___ praia.

8. O café é ___ azucre.

9. A reunión é ___ a tarde.

10. O gato está ___ a mesa.

Solutions:

1. a

2. de

3. en

4. con

5. en

6. diante de

7. á

8. sen

9. por

10. sobre

Exercise 2: Match the Preposition with its Meaning[edit | edit source]

Match the Galician prepositions with their English meanings.

| Galician | English |

|----------|---------|

| a | without |

| con | between |

| sen | to |

| entre | for |

| para | with |

| de | of |

Solutions:

  • a → to
  • con → with
  • sen → without
  • entre → between
  • para → for
  • de → of

Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Rewrite the following sentences, replacing the underlined word with the appropriate preposition.

1. O gato está na mesa. (replace na)

2. Vou a cidade. (replace a)

3. O coche está en o garaxe. (replace en)

4. Queda diante de a casa. (replace diante de)

5. O libro é de Juan. (replace de)

Solutions:

1. O gato está sobre a mesa.

2. Vou para a cidade.

3. O coche está tras o garaxe.

4. Queda tras a casa.

5. O libro é de María.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing the lesson on common prepositions in Galician! You’ve expanded your vocabulary and gained a deeper understanding of how these essential words function within sentences. Remember, prepositions are the glue that holds your sentences together, helping to convey meaning and context.

As you continue your journey in learning Galician, keep practicing these prepositions in your conversations and writing. The more you use them, the more natural they will feel!

Happy learning!

Table of Contents - Galician Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Galician


Basic Vocabulary


Nouns and Articles


Family and Relationships


Pronouns


Food and Drinks


Adjectives


Clothing and Accessories


Verbs


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions


Weather and Seasons


Galician Culture

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