on
word
/ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/
AHN
/ˈɒn/
ON
Definition
Used to indicate position above something or a surface, to show something is attached or connected, or to indicate days and dates.
Usage & Nuances
Very common preposition used in many contexts. Often confused with 'in' and 'at' for time and place. Used in phrases like 'on Monday', 'on the table', or 'on TV'. Also used with devices or machines (e.g., 'The light is on').
Spanish: en - sobre - a (día, hora)Portuguese (BR): em - sobre - ligado (eléctrico)Portuguese (PT): em - sobre - ligado (eléctrico)Chinese (Simplified): 在 - 上 - 关于Chinese (Traditional): 在 - 上 - 關於Hindi: पर - चालूArabic: على - على (مادي) - يعمل (جهاز)Bengali: উপর - চালুRussian: на - включёнJapanese: 上に - オン（電源が入っている）Vietnamese: trên - bậtKorean: 위에 - 켜짐Turkish: üzerinde - açıkUrdu: پر - چل رہاIndonesian: di atas - menyala
Example Sentences
Put the vase on the shelf carefully.
natural
We watched a movie on Netflix last night.
natural
The book is on the table.
basic
The light is on in the living room.
basic
We have a meeting on Monday.
basic
My phone just turned on by itself.
natural