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Ich gehe ins Bett, um zu lesen.

I go to bed to read.

In German

Ich gehe ins Bett, um zu lesen.

ɪç ˈɡeːə ɪns bɛt ʊm tsuː ˈleːzn̩
English
I go to bed to read.
Español
Me voy a la cama para leer.
Italiano
Vado a letto per leggere.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun (subject)
  • gehegoVerb (to go)
  • insto thePreposition + article (in + das)
  • BettbedNoun (direct object of motion)
  • umin orderConjunction
  • zutoInfinitive marker
  • lesenreadInfinitive verb

Grammar Point

Infinitive clause with 'um...zu'

Variations

  • Ich lese im Bett, bevor ich einschlafe.
    I read in bed before I fall asleep.
  • Zum Lesen gehe ich ins Bett.
    To read, I go to bed.

FAQ

How do you say "I go to bed to read." in German?

"I go to bed to read." in German is "Ich gehe ins Bett, um zu lesen." (ɪç ˈɡeːə ɪns bɛt ʊm tsuː ˈleːzn̩).

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