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Many German learners come across this question: How do you distinguish between im and am when talking about time or place in German?
This blog will help you understand when and how to use these prepositions. 📚📝
Explanation:
Using Im:
Im is short for in dem. It is used to talk about a specific month, a season, or a location.
For example:
Ich bin im Januar geboren. (I was born in January.) ❄️
Wir sind im Park. (We are in the park.) 🌳
Using Am:
Am is short for an dem. It is used to speak about specific days, parts of the day, and dates in general.
For example: Wir treffen uns am Montag. (We meet on Monday.) 📅
Er kommt am Morgen. (He comes in the morning.) 🌅
Summary:
To distinguish between im and am:
- Use im for months, seasons, and locations. 🍁
- Use am for specific days, parts of the day, and dates. 📅
Extra Examples:
Here are some extra examples to help you practice:
A- Im Sommer fahren wir nach Italien. (In summer, we are going to Italy.) ☀️ – Specific season
B- Ich habe am 5. Mai Geburtstag. (My birthday is on May 5th.) 🎂 – Specific date
C- Wir treffen uns im Park. (We meet in the park.) 🌳 – Specific location
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