ADPOSITION

in/ɪn/in; into; inside

in is a German adposition that means in, into, or inside. It is pronounced /ɪn/.

Definitions

1.expresses location inside a space or area(location)

a.at or within a place

Sie ist in der Schule.She is at school.

b.within a physical object

Die Schlüssel sind in der Tasche.The keys are in the bag.

2.expresses movement into a space or area(direction)

a.movement toward the inside

Er geht in das Haus.He is going into the house.

Frequently asked questions

What does "in" mean in English?
"in" means in, into, or inside. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "in"?
"in" is pronounced /ɪn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "in"?
"in" is a adposition in German.

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