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| auf dem richtigen Dampfer |
| Phrase. (idiomatic, used like a predicative adjective) on the right track |
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| Analysis |
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| auf |
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| prep. (with dative) on, upon (positioned at the top of) |
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| Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch. - The book is lying on the table. |
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| prep. (with accusative) on, onto, up (moving to the top of) |
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| Ich lege das Buch auf den Tisch. - I’m putting the book on the table. |
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| prep. (with accusative) on (indicating responsibility) |
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| dem |
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| art. dative singular of der: the |
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| pron. dative singular of der: to whom, to which |
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| richtigen |
| adj. form of richtig |
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| Dampfer |
| n-m. steamer (steamboat, steamship) |
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