auf
atop
on the top of
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Сверху на шкафу стоит маленькая лампа.
Auf dem Schrank steht eine kleine Lampe.
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auf synonyms
What's the difference between auf / oben auf / ganz oben auf / an der Spitze / über / auf der Oberseite
Indicates something placed directly on top of a surface; neutral and concrete.
Emphasizes that something is right at the very top; more emphatic and slightly more colloquial.
Usually means being at the top in a figurative sense: in a ranking, hierarchy, or position of leadership.
Broader in meaning: can mean above, over, or higher than something; not always specifically on a surface.
Technical and descriptive: refers to the upper side of an object, often in precise or product-related descriptions.
Means above or situated higher than something, often in a more precise, written, or formal context; not necessarily in direct contact.
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How to pronounce auf and what this word means
auf means atop. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce auf
/aʊ̯f/
auf translation
atop
auf examples
Das Buch liegt auf dem Regal.
auf transcription
/aʊ̯f/
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auf meaning: what does it mean?
на верхней части чего-либо
auf pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
auf is pronounced as /aʊ̯f/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
auf definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Das Buch liegt auf dem Regal. Translation: Книга лежит наверху на полке.
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