ADPOSITION
an/an/at; on; to
an is a German adposition that means at, on, or to. It is pronounced /an/.
Definitions
1.at or on a vertical or limited surface; next to something(location)
a.at or on (when referring to surfaces or borders)
Das Bild hängt an der Wand.—The picture is hanging on the wall.
b.by; near (used for proximity)
Ich wohne an der Grenze.—I live near the border.
2.to or onto (movement towards a place or border)(direction)
a.to (used for going to an edge, water, institution etc.)
Wir gehen an die See.—We are going to the sea.
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.
