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In Translations, meanings and synonyms
"In" is used as preposition with the meaning of "in", "inside" or "within".
Essential properties of "in"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Governed cases: accusative, dative
- Functions: local, temporal
- Contracted forms: im (in dem), ins (in das)
Meanings of "in" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Indicates location inside something"
- Definition: "Indicates location inside something or within a place."
- Translation(s): in, inside, within
- Synonym(s): innerhalb, inmitten
- Related word(s): drinnen, hinein
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Buch liegt in der Schublade.
- Wir wohnen in Berlin.
- Sie arbeitet in einem Büro.
2.) "Expresses a period of time"
- Definition: "Expresses a period of time or a deadline."
- Translation(s): in, within
- Synonym(s): innerhalb, binnen
- Antonym(s): aus
- Related word(s): während, im Laufe
📝 Some usage examples:
- In einer Woche fahren wir in den Urlaub.
- Das Projekt muss in drei Monaten fertig sein.
- Er kommt in fünf Minuten zurück.
3.) "Indicates a state or condition"
- Definition: "Indicates a state or condition."
- Translation(s): in
- Synonym(s): drinnen, innerhalb, hinein
- Antonym(s): aus
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie ist in guter Stimmung.
- Das Kind ist in Gefahr.
- Wir sind in Eile.
4.) "Expresses movement towards the inside"
- Definition: "Expresses a direction or movement towards the inside of something."
- Translation(s): into, in
- Synonym(s): hinein, herein
- Antonym(s): aus
- Related word(s): Hinein, Herein
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er geht in das Haus.
- Sie springt in den Pool.
- Lege die Wäsche in den Schrank.
5.) "Indicates proportion or measure"
- Definition: "Indicates a proportion or measure."
- Translation(s): in, by
- Synonym(s): innerhalb, im, innerhalb von
- Antonym(s): ausserhalb, außerhalb, vor
- Related word(s): Verhältnis, Maßeinheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Stoff ist in Meter erhältlich.
- Das Buch ist in drei Teile gegliedert.
- Er bezahlt in Raten.