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.

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