How is the word An translated from German to English

English translation
on
preposition
at, to, switched on, around

Nennt eine Lage dicht bei oder direkt auf etwas.

Shows a position right next to or against something.

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  • Das Bild hängt an der Wand. — The picture hangs on the wall.

  • Wir treffen uns an Freitag. — We are meeting on Friday.

  • Kommt ihr an meinem Geburtstag? — Are you coming on my birthday?

  • Er bleibt an den Feiertagen zu Hause. — He stays at home on the holidays.

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