Preposition / Adjective
in
Pronunciation: /ʔɪn/
[with dative] in, inside, within, at (inside a building)
A1
rank #4
Meanings
Preposition
- [with dative] in, inside, within, at (inside a building)
- [with dative] in (pertaining to)
- [with dative] in, at, by (at the end of or during a period of time)
- [with accusative] into, to (going inside (of))
Adjective
- in, popular (in fashion)
Example sentence
Muss ich meinen Sohn in Ihr Büro bringen?
Do I have to bring my son to your office?
Word forms
Akkusativ / Dativ
Usage
- in der Küche — Location takes the dative.
- in die Küche gehen — A destination inside takes the accusative.
Die Milch steht in der Küche.
The milk is in the kitchen.