ADPOSITION
auf/aʊ̯f/on; onto; at
auf is a German adposition that means on, onto, or at. It is pronounced /aʊ̯f/.
Definitions
1.indicates position on a surface(location)
a.on top of something
Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.—The book is on the table.
2.shows movement onto a surface(direction)
a.onto something
Er legt das Handy auf den Stuhl.—He puts the phone onto the chair.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "auf" mean in English?
- "auf" means on, onto, or at. It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "auf"?
- "auf" is pronounced /aʊ̯f/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "auf"?
- "auf" is a adposition in German.
