No. 5 in Dutch
op
"Op" means "on" or "up" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
De kat springt op de tafel.
The cat jumps onto the table.
Here, 'op' is used as a preposition indicating location, specifically 'on' or 'onto' a surface.
De koek is op.
The cookie is finished.
In this context, 'op' means 'finished' or 'consumed completely,' indicating that there is no more left.
Ik sta elke dag om zeven uur op.
I get up every day at seven o'clock.
Here, 'op' is part of the separable verb 'opstaan,' meaning 'to get up,' representing the action of rising or awakening.
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