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.
