In vs Im: Understanding German Prepositions in 2024 - Shallow German Deep Dive

This video tutorial addresses the confusion between the German words 'in' and 'im'. It explains that 'im' is a contraction of 'in' and 'dem', used in the dative case for masculine or neuter nouns. The video also covers the use of 'im' with seasons and months, and the formation of 'ins' when 'in' combines with 'das' in the accusative case. The tutorial aims to clarify these grammatical nuances for learners.

What is the main purpose of the video regarding the words 'in' and 'im'?

• To explain German sentence structure

• To introduce new German vocabulary

• To teach German pronunciation

• To clarify the confusion between 'in' and 'im'

How is 'im' formed in German?

• By combining 'in' and 'die'

• By combining 'in' and 'der'

• By combining 'in' and 'dem'

• By combining 'in' and 'das'

In which case is 'im' used in German?

• Nominative case

• Accusative case

• Dative case

• Genitive case

When is 'ins' used in German?

• When 'in' is combined with 'dem' in the dative case

• When 'in' is combined with 'das' in the accusative case

• When 'in' is combined with 'die' in the genitive case

• When 'in' is combined with 'der' in the nominative case

Which of the following is NOT a correct usage of 'im'?

• Im Wald

• Im Sommer

• Im Januar

• Im das Wasser