adverbpreposition
in
ba/be · ban · ban/ben
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The German word "in" is a preposition that means "in" or "inside" in English. It is often used to indicate location or direction within something (e.g., in dem Haus – in the house).
Similar words with somewhat related meanings:
- an (at, on) – indicates proximity but usually on a surface or border.
- auf (on, upon) – indicates position on a surface.
- bei (at, near) – indicates proximity or presence near a place or person.
Differences:
- in specifically conveys inclusion within a space or an enclosed area.
- an denotes a position at or on the edge or border.
- auf refers to being physically on top of a surface.
- bei focuses more on vicinity or nearness rather than inside.
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Examples
Ich steige in das Auto.preposition
Beszállok az autóba.
Das Auto steht in der Garage.preposition
Az autó a garázsban áll.
In dem Park spielen Kinder gerne.preposition
A parkban szívesen játszanak gyerekek.
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