auf den Beinen

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, "on the legs". Compare the same construction in Dutch op de been, Russian на ногах (na nogax).

Adverb[edit]

auf den Beinen

  1. standing; upright
  2. up; awake; having got up

Usage notes[edit]

  • The accusative form auf die Beine is used with verbs indicating a transition of some kind. For example:
    Sie hat mir auf die Beine geholfen.She helped me onto my feet.