ADPOSITION
an/an/at; on; to
an is a German adposition that means at, on, or to. It is pronounced /an/.
Definitions
1.expresses position next to or at the surface/border of something(location)
a.at a physical border or edge
Sie steht an der Tür.—She is standing at the door.
b.on a vertical surface
Das Bild hängt an der Wand.—The picture is hanging on the wall.
2.expresses movement towards a border or surface(direction)
a.up to, toward (a location)
Er geht an das Fenster.—He goes to the window.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "an" mean in English?
- "an" means at, on, or to. It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "an"?
- "an" is pronounced /an/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "an"?
- "an" is a adposition in German.
