Language/Galician/Grammar/Common-Prepositions
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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.
Basic Prepositions
Here are the most commonly used prepositions in Galician:
- en (in)
- 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
The preposition "en" is used to indicate location or time for something that is physically located within a defined area or time:
| Galician | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| en Galicia | /en gaˈliθjɐ/ | in Galicia |
| en verán | /en βeˈɾan/ | in summer |
| en casa | /en ˈkasa/ | at home |
The preposition "con" is used to indicate an accompaniment or association:
| Galician | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| con amigos | /kon aˈmiɡos/ | with friends |
| con música | /kon muˈθika/ | with music |
The preposition "a" is used to indicate the destination of a person or object:
| Galician | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| vou a Madrid | /vou a maˈðɾið/ | I'm going to Madrid |
| un regalo a ela | /un reˈɣalo a eˈla/ | a gift for her |
The preposition "de" generally indicates possession, origin, or relationship:
| Galician | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| o coche de meu pai | /o kɔˈtʃe de ˈmeu pai/ | my father's car |
| procede de México | /proceˈðe de ˈmexiko/ | it comes from Mexico |
The preposition "por" can be used to indicate purpose, means, or duration:
| Galician | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| libro por aprender | /ˈliβɾo por apɾenˈdeɾ/ | book for learning |
| viaxou por tren | / faxoˈu por tɾen/ | he traveled by train |
| traballar por horas | /tɾaβaˈʎaɾ por oˈɾas/ | work for hours |
The preposition "para" is used for destination or purpose:
| Galician | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| un regalo para ti | /un reˈɣalo ˈpaɾa ti/ | a gift for you |
| estudei para aprobar | /estoˈdɛi ˈpaɾa apoˈβaɾ/ | I studied to pass |
The preposition "sobre" is used to indicate something is located on top of something else:
| Galician | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| un libro sobre a mesa | /un ˈliβɾo ˈsoβɾe a ˈmesa/ | a book on the table |
| o cuadro sobre a cama | /o ˈkwaðɾo ˈsoβɾe a ˈkama/ | the painting over the bed |
The preposition "baixo" is used to indicate something is located beneath something else:
| Galician | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| a chave baixo a almofada | /a ˈtʃaβe ˈβaiʃo a almuˈfaða/ | the key under the pillow |
| estaba baixo a mesa | /estaˈβa ˈβaiʃo a ˈmesa/ | it was under the table |
The preposition "diante de" is used to indicate something is located in front of something else:
| Galician | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| unha flor diante da casa | /ˈunʲa floɾ djanˈte ða ˈkasa/ | a flower in front of the house |
| o coche diante do edificio | /o ˈkɔːe dijanˈte ˈðo ediˈfisjo/ | the car in front of the building |
The preposition "detrás de" is used to indicate something is located behind something else:
| Galician | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| a televisión detrás da cortina | /a teleβiˈsjoŋ deˈtɾas ða koɾˈtina/ | the TV behind the curtain |
| 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:
| Galician | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| o río entre as montañas | /o ˈri.o ˈentɾe as monˈtaɲas/ | the river between the mountains |
| 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 |
Conclusion
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!
Other Lessons
- The Galician Alphabet
- Irregular Verbs
- How to Use Have
- Negation
- Prepositions
- Future Tense
- Pronouns
- Present Tense
- Definite Articles in Galician
- Conditional Tense
Sources
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