auf den Weg
Translation
on the way, underway, to get going
Examples
Ich mache mich auf den Weg.
I'm getting on my way.
Er brachte das Projekt auf den Weg.
He got the project underway.
Grammar Patterns
sich auf den Weg machen to set off, get on one's way I'm setting off for work.
et4 auf den Weg bringen to get sth. underway We need to get the new project underway.
Similar Words
losgehen (to set off), sich aufmachen (to set off)
Etymology
From 'auf' (onto) + 'den Weg' (the way, accusative). It literally means 'onto the way', signifying the beginning of movement.
Memory Tips
Picture placing yourself ('sich machen') 'onto' the path to begin a trip. The accusative case ('den') shows direction.