On land Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɫænd
AWN LAND
ˈɒn/ /lˈænd
ON LAND
Definition
Used to describe being on the ground or surface of the Earth, not in water or air; often contrasts with being at sea or in the air.
Usage & Nuances
Common in contexts about sea travel, aviation, or nature. Used to emphasize contrast with "at sea," "underwater," or "in the air." Usually neutral and used in both formal and informal settings.
Spanish: en tierraPortuguese (BR): em terraPortuguese (PT): em terraChinese (Simplified): 在陆地上Chinese (Traditional): 在陸地上Hindi: जमीन परArabic: على اليابسةBengali: স্থলভাগে - মাটিতেRussian: на сушеJapanese: 陸上でVietnamese: trên cạnKorean: 육지에서Turkish: karadaUrdu: زمین پرIndonesian: di darat
Example Sentences
The boat arrived safely on land.
basic
We found fresh water on land.
basic
Birds build their nests on land.
basic
After days at sea, it felt amazing to walk on land again.
natural
Some animals can live both in water and on land.
natural
Pilots spend most of their time in the air, but they love relaxing on land too.
natural