es geht um + Akkusativ
it is about
The expression es geht um (it is about) always goes with the preposition um, and here um takes the Akkusativ (accusative). The preposition um always takes the Akkusativ, whatever the verb. The article follows the case: der Krieg → um den Krieg. To refer back to it, use darum. The question word is Worum: “Worum geht es?”
At a glance
| Case | Akkusativ |
|---|---|
| Preposition + article | um den (masculine)um die (feminine)um das (neuter)um die (plural) |
| Thing → da-word | darum |
| Question about a thing | Worum …? |
Example sentences
- Im Film geht es um die Liebe.
- Im Gespräch ging es um das Gehalt.
- Im Artikel geht es um die KI.
- Im Film geht es um das Geld.
- Im Gespräch ging es um die Arbeitszeit.
- Im Artikel geht es um die Rente.
- Im Film geht es um die Familie.
- Im Gespräch ging es um den Vertrag.
Replacing the phrase: darum
Thing
Im Film geht es um den Krieg.
Im Film geht es darum.
Question: Worum geht es?
Typical mistake
Learners often use über here. With es geht in this meaning the preposition is um + Akkusativ: Im Film geht es um den Krieg.
Don't confuse with
Drill es geht um until it sticks
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