Title: German - Uses of "at" (Advanced)

Front: go to school
Back: zur Schule gehen
Extra: This is a set expression for going to school.

Front: in the school
Back: in der Schule
Extra: Use in der when you mean physically inside the school building.

Front: at the University of Munich
Back: an der Universität München
Extra: Natural phrase for this university.

Front: Which is correct for institutions: at the university?
Back: an der Universität
Extra: an der is natural for universities and similar institutions.

Front: Which is correct for time: on Monday?
Back: am Montag
Extra: am is used for days/dates.

Front: Which is correct for inside a building: at/in the restaurant?
Back: im Restaurant
Extra: im stresses inside.

Front: Which is correct: at home?
Back: zu Hause
Extra: Memorize as a fixed phrase.

Front: What is the difference: zur Schule gehen vs in der Schule sein
Back: zur Schule gehen = go to school; in der Schule sein = be in the school
Extra: Direction/destination vs physical location.

Front: What is the difference: auf der Party vs in der Party
Back: auf der Party
Extra: German uses auf for many events.

Front: What is the difference: am Bahnhof vs im Bahnhof
Back: am Bahnhof = at the station; im Bahnhof = inside the station
Extra: Outside/at vs physically inside.