Idiomatic Usages of Prepositions Flashcards

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an

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Basic Meaning: on, at, to
Common Idiomatic Applications: am (an dem) Tage, during the day; am 17. Juni, on June 17; Russland ist reich an Mineralien, Russia is rich in minerals.

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auf

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Basic Meaning: on, upon
Common Idiomatic Applications: Wir warten auf den Frühling, We’re waiting for spring; Die Lebensbedingungen auf dem Land sind anders, Living conditions in the country are different; Auf diesem Gebiet habe ich keine Erfahrung, In this field I have no experience.

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