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An Translations, meanings and synonyms
"An" is mainly used as preposition meaning "on", "at" or "by". It is also used as adverb and particle.
Essential properties of "an"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Preposition
- Governed cases: accusative, dative
- Functions: local, temporal
- Contracted forms: am (an dem)
Meanings of "an" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Contact or proximity"
"An", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Indicates contact or proximity with something or someone."
- Translation(s): on, at, by, next to
- Synonym(s): bei, neben
- Related word(s): auf, zu
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Bild hängt an der Wand.
- Sie klopfte an die Tür.
- Der Hund liegt an der Heizung.
2.) "Beginning or continuation of an action (often for devices)"
"An", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Indicates the beginning or continuation of an action."
- Translation(s): on, running, active
- Synonym(s): ein
- Related word(s): aus
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Licht ist an.
- Mach bitte den Fernseher an.
- Der Computer ist noch an.
3.) "For specific days (time)"
"An", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used in time expressions to indicate a specific day."
- Translation(s): on
- Synonym(s): am, bei, zu
- Related word(s): Tag, Zeitpunkt
📝 Some usage examples:
- An diesem Tag war es sehr kalt.
- Wir treffen uns an Weihnachten.
- An meinem Geburtstag gehe ich essen.