Meaning
To be seated at a table, often for eating or working.
Cultural Background
The table is the heart of the home. It is where families gather for 'Abendbrot'. In coffee house culture, sitting at a table is a social right. You can stay for hours. Punctuality at the table is highly valued for formal dinners.
Preposition check
Always use 'an' for 'at the table'. It is the most natural way.
Avoid 'auf'
Using 'auf' makes you sound like you are sitting on the furniture, which is very rude.
Meaning
To be seated at a table, often for eating or working.
Preposition check
Always use 'an' for 'at the table'. It is the most natural way.
Avoid 'auf'
Using 'auf' makes you sound like you are sitting on the furniture, which is very rude.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Wir ___ am Tisch.
The phrase is 'am Tisch sitzen'.
Which is correct?
Where are you?
'Am Tisch' is the correct preposition for sitting at a table.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
am Tisch sitzen
It describes the position at a table.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wo bist du? B: Ich ___ am Tisch.
The verb 'sitzen' matches the phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesWir ___ am Tisch.
The phrase is 'am Tisch sitzen'.
Where are you?
'Am Tisch' is the correct preposition for sitting at a table.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It describes the position at a table.
A: Wo bist du? B: Ich ___ am Tisch.
The verb 'sitzen' matches the phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, 'am Tisch' works for both dining tables and desks.
It is neutral and suitable for all situations.
Use 'am Tisch stehen'.
'am' is a contraction of 'an dem'.
No, that would mean you are inside the table.
Yes, it implies participation.
Ich saß.
Extremely common.
Related Phrases
bei Tisch
synonymat the table (for eating)
am Tisch stehen
contrastto stand at the table
den Tisch decken
builds onto set the table
