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"on" in German

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The German translation for “on” is auf.

Examples of "on" in use

There are 71 examples of the German word for "on" being used:
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agreement on toll on German motorways Einigung über die Maut auf deutschen Autobahnen
and on the sideboard with plastic roses und auf dem Sideboard mit Plastikrosen
You shouldn’t depend on others too much. Sie sollten sich nicht zu sehr auf andere verlassen.
electric driving is on the rise elektrisches Fahren ist auf dem Vormarsch
The mayor insists on action. Der Bürgermeister besteht auf Maßnahmen.
The police caught the criminal red-handed. Die Polizei ertappte den Täter auf frischer Tat.
a cart that rattles on the cobblestones ein Karren, der auf dem Kopfsteinpflaster klappert
My wife and children depend on me. Meine Frau und meine Kinder sind auf mich angewiesen.
who was lurking at the top step der auf der obersten Stufe lauerte
What did John sing on the stage? Was hat John auf der Bühne gesungen?

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a cart that rattles on the cobblestones,
agreement on toll on German motorways,
All the instructions are on that paper.,
An owl is on the roof.,
and on the sideboard with plastic roses,
Caterpillars often crawl on leaves.,
caught red-handed,
electric driving is on the rise,
Goodbye for now!,
had on,
Hair grows from your scalp.,
He caught the thief red-handed.,
He chewed on his hamburger.,
He insists on a quick solution.,
He played Hamlet on stage.,
her hands on her lap,
I am looking for a new job.,
I drive on the regional road.,
I got nervous on stage.,
it depends on the boss
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