auf — meaning in English
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English meaning
- at preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
- by prep Near or next to something.
- in prep Contained by, inside, or within the limits of something — spatially, in time, or in a more abstract sense.
- into preposition Moving toward the inside of something.
- on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
- onto prep Moving to a position on top of or upon something.
- open adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
- to particle Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
- toggle verb To switch something between two settings, usually on and off, often repeatedly.
- toward preposition In the direction of a place, person, or thing.
- up adverb Toward or in a higher position; away from the ground.
- upon prep A more formal or literary word for "on".
Senses
auf is used for these senses in English:
- at In, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place).
- by Used to separate dimensions when describing the size of something.
- here's to (idiomatic) A phrase used before drinking a toast.
- in Used to indicate a language, script, tone, etc. of a text, speech, etc.
- into (colloquial) Attacking or fighting a person.
- on Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
- on Paid for by.
- onto Arriving upon or on top of (speaking of a physical or metaphorical movement).
at — full definition
- preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
- preposition Indicating a specific point in time.
- preposition Indicating direction toward something or someone.
- preposition Indicating a rate, price, or level.
- noun The @ symbol, used especially in email addresses and social media handles.
by — full definition
- prep Near or next to something.
- prep Not later than a stated time.
- prep Used to show who or what performs an action.
- prep Through the use of a particular method.