English–German

“on” in German

German

Alsoauf · weiter

Pronunciation

IPA/an/

Example

Ich hänge das Bild an den Nagel.

I hang the picture on the nail.

Illustration for an (on)

How to say “on” in German

“On” in German is an.

A point where movement, position, or connection meets a surface, boundary, person, or object.

Full entry for an: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with an

Das Bild hängt an der Wand.

The picture is hanging on the wall.

Tips for using an

  • Several verbs govern an with the dative, including teilnehmen an einem Kurs and leiden an einer Krankheit.

Other German words for “on”

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auf

prepositionon

Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.

The book lies on the table.

Fahren Sie weiter geradeaus.

Continue straight ahead.

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