A2Grammartwo-way case
an
on (vertical surface), at, to
In German
an
an
🇬🇧 English
on (vertical surface), at, to
🇪🇸 Español
en (superficie vertical), a
🇮🇹 Italiano
su (superficie verticale), a
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Note
Use dative for location (Wo? - Where?) and accusative for direction (Wohin? - Whither/Where to?).
Common Phrases
Am Wochenende
On the weekend
An der Reihe sein
To be one's turn
An etwas denken
To think of something (accusative)
An der Universität studieren
To study at the university (dative)
Example Sentences
1
Ich hänge das Bild an die Wand.
I hang the picture on the wall.
accusative2
Das Bild hängt an der Wand.
The picture hangs on the wall.
dative3
Wir sitzen am Tisch (an dem Tisch).
We sit at the table.
dative