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#30 · Preposition · ADP

an

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an is a German preposition. It’s the #30 most frequently used German word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.

Forms you’ll actually hear

Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken German. The top 2 forms cover about 99% of everyday use — learn these first.

an80%
am19%
Show 1 more form
ans1%

Nearby words by frequency

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