lesson 17.2

Hi All

Lesson 17.2 “Punctuality”

die eine Vorlesung an einer Universität später beginnt als offiziell angegeben.

Why is this “der Universitaet”

I know  this has to do with the cases, but don't know which one and why

Please Explain

Maxie

Oh yes, cases, an is a two way preposition which is followed by either acusative or dative. Here we are at the university so an is followed by dative.

Die Universität becomes an der/einer Universität.

Thanks Hugh

I should have remembered that, knew it was Accusative, but was not aware of Dative. I assume no movement, so Dative. I will get there, but so many small details that I need to get my head around. I subscribed to Seedlang for a year. Very good for my vocabulary and general revision. I also use it for French and Spanish, sadly no Italian.  

Have a good day

Sharon

Hallo Maxie and sfpugh,

you're exactly right! We're in a static position/there is no movement, hence we need the dative case here. 

Viele Grüße, 

Julia