Preposition / Adjective / Adverb
an
Pronunciation: /an/
on, at, by (+ Dativ)
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Meanings
Preposition
- on, at, by (+ Dativ)
- to, onto (+ Akkusativ)
Adjective
- on (switched on)
Adverb
- onwards (von heute an)
Example sentence
Ein Foto klebt an der Tür.
A photo is stuck on the door.
Word forms
Akkusativ / Dativ
Usage
- an der Wand — Dative describes a position at or on something.
- an die Wand hängen — Accusative describes movement to that position.
Eine Lampe hängt an der Wand.
A lamp is hanging on the wall.