an in German
an in German is isch, ein, eine — an means the form of "a" used before a word that starts with a vowel sound.
an in German
isch
Of or pertaining to; an adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. (Often added to words of Latin origin, but also used with words of other origins. When a word ends in a, -n is used instead.)
ein
(all article senses).
eine
(all article senses).
so
(archaic) As if; as though.
das
In each; to or for each; per.
den
In each; to or for each; per.
die
In each; to or for each; per.
pro
In each; to or for each; per.
What does "an" mean?
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article The form of "a" used before a word that starts with a vowel sound.
"She adopted an old dog from the shelter."
an in a sentence
- She adopted an old dog from the shelter.
- He asked for an hour to finish the report.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "an" in German?
"an" in German is isch, ein, eine. an means: The form of "a" used before a word that starts with a vowel sound.
How do you use "an" in a sentence?
Example: "She adopted an old dog from the shelter." In German, "an" is isch, ein, eine.
Are there other ways to say "an" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "an": isch, ein, eine, so, das, den.
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