Frequently Asked German Questions
Which word best fits the sentence to mean 'onto'?
For example, the sentence "Sie legen das Buch auf den Tisch."
In this context, 'auf' is a German preposition that translates to 'on' or 'onto' in English. It is used to describe the position of something in relation to a surface or a place. 'Auf' is the only option that fits the sentence's context and works grammatically. Other options ('an', 'aus', und 'ein') don't fit the context or are grammatically incorrect.
Challenge me!Related Challenges
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the definite article "the" in the accusative case for a Neuter noun.
Kannst du ____ Buch sehen?
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "glauben" to mean "to believe in"?
Viele Kinder glauben ____ den Weihnachtsmann
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "denken" to mean "to think of"?
Ich denke ____ dich.
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "warten" to mean "to wait for"?
Ich warte ____ den Bus