In
Example: De kat zit in de doos.
Definition
"In" is a preposition used to indicate that something is located inside or within the boundaries of another object or space, as in the phrase 'The cat is in the box.' It expresses inclusion or containment within a physical or metaphorical place.
Etymology
The preposition "in" comes from Old English 'in,' which has Germanic roots shared with Dutch and German. It has consistently indicated location or position inside something. Did you know that this simple word is one of the oldest and most commonly used prepositions in many Indo-European languages?
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"In" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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