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How to Distinguish Between β€˜im’ and β€˜am’ in German? πŸ€”πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ

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Many German learners come across this question: How do you distinguish between imΒ and amΒ when talking about time or place in German?
This blog will help you understand when and how to use these prepositions. πŸ“šπŸ“

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.Β (I was born in January.) ❄️ Wir sind im Park.Β (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.Β (We meet on Monday.) πŸ“… Er kommt am Morgen.Β (He comes in the morning.) πŸŒ…

Summary:

To distinguish between imΒ and am:
  • Use imΒ for months, seasons, and locations. 🍁
  • Use amΒ for specific days, parts of the day, and dates. πŸ“…

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.) β˜€οΈ – Specific season
B- Ich habe am 5. Mai Geburtstag. (My birthday is on May 5th.) πŸŽ‚ – Specific date
C- Wir treffen uns im Park. (We meet in the park.) 🌳 – Specific location

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