By is a versatile preposition which can be used in a number of situations.Today we take a look at some of its basic uses: The way something is done. We use by to show how something is done:. We send a postcard or a letter by post.. We contact someone by phone or by email.. We pay for something by credit card or by cash.. …
Saying 'to' in German - 'Nach' vs. 'Zu'. There are at least half a dozen ways to say "to" in German. But one of the biggest sources of "to" confusion comes from just two prepositions: nach and zu . Fortunately, there are clear distinctions between the two. The preposition nach, except in the idiomatic phrase "nach Hause" ( [to] home, homeward ...