German Phrase
Eltern können in die Klassen kommen.
Meaning
The sentence states that parents are allowed or able to enter the classrooms, typically for a visit, observation, or meeting with teachers.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about school open‑house days, parent‑teacher meetings, or any situation where parents are invited to step inside a class.
✦Grammar Breakdown
ElternkönnenindieKlassenkommen
Plural noun
Eltern is the plural form of 'Elternteil' (parent) and takes plural verb agreement.
Modal verb können
können is the 3rd person plural present of können, used with an infinitive to express ability or permission.
Accusative after 'in' (motion)
When 'in' indicates movement into something, it governs the accusative case: 'in die Klassen'.
Infinitive placement
With modal verbs, the infinitive (kommen) goes to the end of the clause.
🗨In Conversation
Eltern können in die Klassen kommen.
Parents can come into the classrooms.
Das ist eine gute Gelegenheit, den Unterricht zu sehen.
That’s a great opportunity to see the lessons.
✕Common Mistakes
Eltern können zu die Klassen kommen.
The preposition 'zu' takes dative and does not convey motion into a space.
Eltern kann in die Klassen kommen.
The verb must agree with the plural subject 'Eltern'.
Eltern können kommen zu den Klassen.
Using 'zu' changes the meaning to 'come to the classes' (as a destination) rather than entering them.
↔Alternatives
Eltern dürfen die Klassen besuchen.
Parents are allowed to visit the classes.
Eltern können die Klassen besuchen.
Parents can visit the classes.
Eltern können in die Klassen hineingehen.
Parents can go into the classrooms.
Cultural Tip
In German schools, parent visits are usually organized as "Tag der offenen Tür" (open‑house day) or during scheduled parent‑teacher conferences. While "in die Klassen kommen" is perfectly understandable, native speakers often prefer the verb "besuchen" for a more formal tone. Also, remember that many schools require a short registration beforehand.