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How to Say ‘At the corner’ in German

An der Ecke

ahn dair EK-eh

[ahn dair EK-eh]

💬 Usage Tip: After an, when it describes a location, die becomes der. So die Ecke turns into an der Ecke.

Phrase Breakdown

[ahn]

up / on / at

Separable prefix completing 'anrufen' = 'to call.'

Example

Ich rufe heute einen Klempner an, sobald der Vermieter zustimmt.

I’m calling a plumber today as soon as the landlord agrees.

der

[dair]

the

Dative form of the feminine article die, used after an for location.

Example

Ich warte an der Tür.

I am waiting at the door.

Ecke

[EK-eh]

corner

Feminine noun for where two streets meet.

Example

Wir treffen uns an der Ecke.

We meet at the corner.

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