auf
on
Meaning of auf
auf einer Oberfläche oder Fläche, sie berührend
on top of a surface
Pronunciation
auf with English translation
auf usage examples
Das Handy liegt auf dem Tisch.
The phone is on the table.
Die Lampe steht auf dem Schrank.
The lamp is on the cabinet.
auf synonyms
What's the difference between auf, oben, an, über, and in
Means “up there / above” and usually refers to a higher position, not necessarily directly on a surface.
Often means “at, on, to,” but not always directly on a surface; it can indicate contact or being at an edge.
Means “above/over,” and sometimes “about.” In spatial use, it usually means not on a surface but above it.
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auf meaning: what does it mean?
on top of a surface
auf pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
auf is pronounced as [aʊf]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
auf definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The phone is on the table. Translation: Das Handy liegt auf dem Tisch.
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