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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."


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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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Galician prepositions are an essential part of the language. They are used to show the relationship between a noun, pronoun, or verb to other words in a sentence. In this lesson, we will learn about the most common prepositions in Galician, how they are used, and some examples to help you understand their usage.
=== 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
 
* '''a''' - to, at
 
* '''de''' - of, from
 
* '''con''' - with


== Basic Prepositions ==
* '''sen''' - without


Here are the most commonly used prepositions in Galician:
* '''sobre''' - on, about


* en (in)
* '''entre''' - between
* con (with)
* a (to)
* de (of, from)
* por (for, by)
* para (for)
* sobre (on, above)
* baixo (under)
* diante de (in front of)
* detrás de (behind)
* entre (between)


== Preposition Usage ==
* '''para''' - for, to


The preposition "en" is used to indicate location or time for something that is physically located within a defined area or time:
* '''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"
{| class="wikitable"
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| en Galicia  || /en gaˈliθjɐ/ || in Galicia 
 
| en casa || en 'ka.sa || at home
 
|-
|-
| en verán  || /en βeˈɾan/ || in summer
 
| en mesa || en 'me.sa || on the table
 
|-
|-
| en casa  || /en ˈkasa/ || at home 
 
| en outubro || en ow'tu.βɾo || in October
 
|-
 
| en Galicia || en ɡa'li.θja || in Galicia
 
|}
|}


The preposition "con" is used to indicate an accompaniment or association:
==== Preposition "a" ====
 
The preposition '''"a"''' is primarily used to indicate direction or destination, and it can also mean "to" or "at."


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| a escola || a es'ko.la || to school
|-
| a casa || a 'ka.sa || to the house
|-
|-
| con amigos  || /kon aˈmiɡos/ || with friends
 
| a festa || a 'fes.ta || to the party
 
|-
|-
| con música  || /kon muˈθika/ || with music 
 
| a praia || a 'pɾa.ja || to the beach
 
|}
|}


The preposition "a" is used to indicate the destination of a person or object:
==== Preposition "de" ====
 
The preposition '''"de"''' means "of" or "from." It is often used to indicate possession.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| vou a Madrid  || /vou a maˈðɾið/  || I'm going to Madrid 
 
| de Galicia || de ɡa'li.θja || from Galicia
 
|-
|-
| un regalo a ela || /un reˈɣalo a eˈla/ || a gift for her
 
| 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
 
|}
|}


The preposition "de" generally indicates possession, origin, or relationship:
==== Preposition "con" ====
 
'''"con"''' means "with" and is used to indicate companionship or the means by which something is done.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| con amigos || kon a'mi.ɡos || with friends
|-
| con paciencia || kon pa'θjen.θja || with patience
|-
|-
| o coche de meu pai || /o kɔˈtʃe de ˈmeu pai/ || my father's car
 
| con alegría || kon ale'ɡɾi.a || with joy
 
|-
|-
| procede de México || /proceˈðe de ˈmexiko/ || it comes from Mexico 
 
| con cuidado || kon kwi'ða.ðo || with care
 
|}
|}


The preposition "por" can be used to indicate purpose, means, or duration:
==== Preposition "sen" ====
 
The preposition '''"sen"''' means "without." It indicates the absence of something.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| libro por aprender  || /ˈliβɾo por apɾenˈdeɾ/ || book for learning
 
| sen azucre || sen a'θu.kɾe || without sugar
 
|-
|-
| viaxou por tren || / faxoˈu por tɾen/ || he traveled by train 
 
| sen medo || sen 'me.ðo || without fear
 
|-
|-
| traballar por horas || /tɾaβaˈʎaɾ por oˈɾas/ || work for hours 
 
| sen roupa || sen 'ɾou.pa || without clothes
 
|-
 
| sen problemas || sen pɾo'βle.mas || without problems
 
|}
|}


The preposition "para" is used for destination or purpose:
==== Preposition "sobre" ====
 
'''"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
|-
|-
| un regalo para ti || /un reˈɣalo ˈpaɾa ti/ || a gift for you 
 
| sobre a mesa || 'so.βɾe a 'me.sa || on the table
 
|-
 
| sobre Galicia || 'so.βɾe ɡa'li.θja || about Galicia
 
|-
|-
| estudei para aprobar || /estoˈdɛi ˈpaɾa apoˈβaɾ/ || I studied to pass 
 
| sobre a situación || 'so.βɾe a si.tʃua'θjon || about the situation
 
|-
 
| sobre a historia || 'so.βɾe a is'to.ɾja || about the history
 
|}
|}


The preposition "sobre" is used to indicate something is located on top of something else:
==== Preposition "entre" ====
 
The preposition '''"entre"''' means "between" and is used to indicate a position relative to two or more objects.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| entre amigos || 'en.tɾe a'mi.ɡos || between friends
|-
|-
| un libro sobre a mesa || /un ˈliβɾo ˈsoβɾe a ˈmesa/ || a book on the table 
 
| entre a casa e a escola || 'en.tɾe a 'ka.sa e a es'ko.la || between the house and the school
 
|-
|-
| o cuadro sobre a cama || /o ˈkwaðɾo ˈsoβɾe a ˈkama/ || the painting over the bed 
 
| entre os libros || 'en.tɾe os 'li.βɾos || between the books
 
|-
 
| entre a xente || 'en.tɾe a 'ʃen.te || among the people
 
|}
|}


The preposition "baixo" is used to indicate something is located beneath something else:
==== 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
|-
|-
| a chave baixo a almofada || /a ˈtʃaβe ˈβaiʃo a almuˈfaða/ || the key under the pillow
 
| 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
 
|-
|-
| estaba baixo a mesa || /estaˈβa ˈβaiʃo a ˈmesa/ || it was under the table 
 
| para ir || 'pa.ɾa iɾ || to go
 
|}
|}


The preposition "diante de" is used to indicate something is located in front of something else:
==== Preposition "diante de" ====
 
'''"diante de"''' means "in front of" and is used to indicate location.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| unha flor diante da casa || /ˈunʲa floɾ djanˈte ða ˈkasa/ || a flower in front of the house
 
| diante da casa || 'djan.te ða 'ka.sa || in front of the house
 
|-
|-
| o coche diante do edificio || /o ˈkɔːe dijanˈte ˈðo ediˈfisjo/ || the car in front of the building 
 
| 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
 
|}
|}


The preposition "detrás de" is used to indicate something is located behind something else:
==== 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
|-
|-
| a televisión detrás da cortina || /a teleβiˈsjoŋ deˈtɾas ða koɾˈtina/ || the TV behind the curtain
 
| tras a casa || tɾas a 'ka.sa || behind the house
 
|-
|-
| alguén detrás de min || /alˈɡen deˈtɾas ðe min/ || someone behind me 
|}


The preposition "entre" is used to indicate something is located between two other things:
| tras o coche || tɾas o 'ko.tʃe || behind the car


{| class="wikitable"
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| o río entre as montañas || /o ˈri.o ˈentɾe as monˈtaɲas/ || the river between the mountains 
 
| tras a escola || tɾas a es'ko.la || behind the school
 
|-
|-
| unha mazá e unha pera entre as froiteiras || /ˈunʝa maˈθa e unʝa ˈpeɾa ˈentɾe as fɾoiˈteiɾas/ || an apple and a pear among the fruit trees
 
| tras a xente || tɾas a 'ʃen.te || behind the people
 
|}
|}


== Conclusion ==
=== 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 |


Prepositions are essential in Galician, as they help describe an object or person's relationship to other words in a sentence. This article has covered some of the most common prepositions and their usage in Galician. With practice, you will become familiar with the many ways to use prepositions in Galician sentences. Keep practicing and have fun learning!
| 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 ====
 
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 ===
 
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!


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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.

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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