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

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. 1

    Ich hänge das Bild an die Wand.

    I hang the picture on the wall.

    accusative
  2. 2

    Das Bild hängt an der Wand.

    The picture hangs on the wall.

    dative
  3. 3

    Wir sitzen am Tisch (an dem Tisch).

    We sit at the table.

    dative

FAQ

How do you say "on (vertical surface), at, to" in German?

"on (vertical surface), at, to" in German is "an" (an). Example: Ich hänge das Bild an die Wand..

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