auf den Beinen
German edit
Etymology edit
Literally, "on the legs". Compare the same construction in Dutch op de been, Russian на ногах (na nogax).
Adverb edit
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.