an sein

verb

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be on

be switched on

be on (light)

Synonyms and Related Words for an sein

eingeschaltet sein laufen brennen leuchten scheinen

Definition of "an sein" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "an sein" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

eingeschaltet sein; in Betrieb sein (z.B. ein Gerät, Licht).

DE: “Ist das Licht an?”
A1
EN: “Is the light on?”

DE: “Der Computer ist schon den ganzen Tag an.”
A2
EN: “The computer has been on all day.”

DE: “Solange die Kontrollleuchte an ist, dürfen Sie die Maschine nicht öffnen.”
B1
EN: “As long as the indicator light is on, you must not open the machine.”

Words Similar in Spelling to an sein

sein knapp sein an aus sein auf sein alle sein