Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Describes movement from here into an interior space or container.
Natural examples
Leg die frischen Kräuter bitte hinein.
Please put the fresh herbs inside.
Der Hund lief durch die offene Tür hinein.
The dog ran inside through the open door.
Von draußen sah man kaum hinein.
From outside, one could barely see inside.
Usage note
Hinein marks inward movement away from the speaker. In a question about direction, it contrasts with herein, which points toward the speaker.
Mini-lesson: hinein
Describes movement from here into an interior space or container. Hinein marks inward movement away from the speaker. In a question about direction, it contrasts with herein, which points toward the speaker.
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