Am Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Am" is mainly used as preposition meaning "at", "on" or "in". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "am"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Preposition

  • Governed cases: dative
  • Functions: local, temporal

Meanings of "am" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Preposition indicating location (in, at, next to) or time"

"Am", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich warte am Bahnhof.I am waiting at the train station.
  2. Das Buch liegt am Tisch.The book is on the table.
  3. Wir treffen uns am Montag.We meet on Monday.

2.) "Contraction of 'an dem', indicating specific location or time"

"Am", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Am Wochenende gehe ich ins Kino.On the weekend I go to the cinema.
  2. Die Katze sitzt am Fenster.The cat is sitting at the window.
  3. Wir feiern am Abend.We celebrate in the evening.
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