in
in; into
Beginner Preposition
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Pronunciation
/ɪn/
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Cultural Note
'In' is a two-way preposition (Wechselpräposition): it takes the dative case for location (wo?) and the accusative case for direction (wohin?). This dative/accusative distinction is a cornerstone of German grammar.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich bin in der Schule.
I am in (the) school.
Wir gehen in den Park.
We are going into the park.
In einer Woche fahren wir in den Urlaub.
In one week we are going on vacation.