Learn German: Er geht in das Café und setzt sich an den kleinen Tisch in der Ecke. - He goes into the coffee shop and sits down at the little table in the corner.

I have in mind to stress the word in with my voice. We already know he was going to the coffee shop. He was walking slowly, deeply in his thoughts... but now he finally enters the place.

But mind, ins would be correct...

From Lesson 38:Die Geschichte des kleinen Mannes -Teil 10·German

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I didn't contract in das to ins here.

I have in mind to stress the word in with my voice. We already know he was going to the coffee shop. He was walking slowly, deeply in his thoughts... but now he finally enters the place.

But mind, ins would be correct...

Test yourself: What does Er geht in das Café und setzt sich an den kleinen Tisch in der Ecke. mean?

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zehn eifersüchtig Der kleine Mann ist eifersüchtig.Am nächsten Tag geht er in der Kaffeepause wieder in das kleine Café.Nicht weil er die schöne Frau sehen will...vielmehr vermeiden vielmehr weil er es vermeiden will, sie zu sehen.

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