ADPOSITION
auf/aʊ̯f/on; onto; upon
auf is a German adposition that means on, onto, or upon. It is pronounced /aʊ̯f/.
Definitions
1.on the surface of something; resting or supported upon(location)
a.indicates position on a surface
Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.—The book is lying on the table.
2.onto; movement toward a surface or position(direction)
a.indicates movement onto something
Ich lege den Schlüssel auf den Schreibtisch.—I put the key onto the desk.
3.at; during (used in some time expressions)(time)
a.used with days or occasions
Auf Wiedersehen bis auf Montag!—Goodbye, see you on Monday!
Frequently asked questions
- What does "auf" mean in English?
- "auf" means on, onto, or upon. 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.
