Learn English Prepositions of Place: In, On, Under (Pre-A1) — Pre-A1 English grammar lesson by Langcom

Learn English Prepositions of Place: In, On, Under (Pre-A1)

Raúl Maguiña

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September 6, 2026

PRE-A1✏️ Grammatik⏱️ 3 Minuten Lesezeit📅 Updated September 2026
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English uses small words called prepositions to tell us where things are. Zum Beispiel, in, on, und under are common prepositions of place. We use in when something is inside a space or container, like The book is in the bag. This means the book is *inside* the bag. We use on when something is on a surface, like The apple is on the table. This means the apple is *touching the top* of the table. And we use under when something is below another thing, like The cat is under the chair. This means the cat is *below* the chair, not touching it. These words are very important for describing locations in English. Learning them helps you speak and understand simple sentences about where objects and people are. Practice with examples to remember them easily and improve your basic English communication.

What Are Prepositions of Place?

Prepositions of place are small words. They tell us the position of a person or a thing. They answer the question ‘Where?’

Today, we will learn three important prepositions:

  • in
  • on
  • under

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When Do We Use 'In'?

Wir verwenden in when something is inside a space or a container. Think of it as 'inside'.

  • The object is surrounded by something.
  • The object is part of a larger area.

Schau dir diese Beispiele an:

  • The pencils are in the box.
  • My keys are in my pocket.
  • The fish are in the water.

When Do We Use 'On'?

Wir verwenden on when something is on a surface. Think of it as 'touching the top'.

  • The object is resting on a flat surface.
  • The object is attached to a surface.

Schau dir diese Beispiele an:

  • The book is on the table.
  • The picture is on the wall.
  • The cat is sleeping on the sofa.

When Do We Use 'Under'?

Wir verwenden under when something is below another thing. It means 'below' or 'beneath'.

  • The object is at a lower level.
  • The object is covered by something else.

Schau dir diese Beispiele an:

  • The ball is under the bed.
  • The dog is under the tree.
  • My shoes are under the chair.
Summary of Prepositions of Place
Preposition Bedeutung Beispiel
in Inside a space or container The keys are in the bag.
on On a surface The cup is on the table.
under Below something The cat is under the car.

Beispiele

  • The juice is in the glass.
  • My phone is on the desk.
  • The remote control is under the pillow.
  • The toys are in the basket.
  • The clock is on the shelf.
  • The mouse is under the table.

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Häufige Fehler bei Spanischsprechern

Spanish speakers often use 'en' for both in und on. In English, these words are different and important.

  • Falsch: The pen is en the book. (If it's on top of the book)
  • Richtig: The pen is on the book.
  • Falsch: The water is on the bottle. (If it's inside the bottle)
  • Richtig: The water is in the bottle.

Remember to think: Is it *inside* a container or *on* a surface?

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What is a preposition of place?

A preposition of place is a word like in, on, oder under. It tells you where something is located.

How can I remember 'in', 'on', and 'under'?

Think of simple pictures: in (inside a box), on (on top of a table), under (below a chair). Practice with objects around you!

Can 'in' mean 'on' sometimes?

No, not usually. In means inside a space or container. On means on a surface. They have different meanings in English.

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Über den Autor: Raúl Maguiña

Raúl Maguiña ist Leiter der Asociación Educativa Langcom, einem autorisierten Cambridge English-Vorbereitungszentrum in Ihr Land. Mit mehr als einem Jahrzehnt Erfahrung in der Sprachausbildung und der internationalen Zertifizierung hat er Tausenden von Schülern, Lehrern und Bildungseinrichtungen in 25 Ländern zu Cambridge-, IELTS-, TOEFL- und Michigan-Englischzertifikaten verholfen.

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