an
at
Meaning of an
an einem bestimmten Ort oder zu einer bestimmten Zeit
in a particular place or time
Pronunciation
an with English translation
an usage examples
Er steht an der Tür.
He is standing at the door.
Er wartet an der Ampel.
He is waiting at the traffic light.
an synonyms
What's the difference between an, auf, in, zu, nach, vor, seit, and gegenüber
Means "on" and is also used for location or a point: "auf dem Tisch", "auf dem Platz". It does not match at in every context.
Indicates being inside something: in a room, in a city, in school. It is broader than at.
Advanced: broader words
Usually means "to/towards" or sometimes "at someone's place": "zu meiner Schwester". It expresses direction, not just location.
Usually means movement "to", "towards", or "after", and is used with cities/countries without an article: "nach Berlin". It does not express a static location.
Means "in front of" in space or "before" in time: "vor dem Haus", "vor drei Tagen". It is only close to at in certain time expressions.
Indicates something that started in the past and continues now: "seit Montag", "seit 2020". It means "since/for" rather than just "at".
Means "opposite" or "across from" and points to the side facing another object or place.
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Questions about this word
What does an mean?
in a particular place or time
How do you pronounce an?
an is pronounced [an].
How is an used in a sentence?
He is standing at the door. Translation: Er steht an der Tür.
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