ADVERB

herein/hɛˈʁaɪ̯n/in; inside; come in

herein is a German adverb that means in, inside, or come in. It is pronounced /hɛˈʁaɪ̯n/.

Definitions

1.movement from outside to inside, toward the speaker(directional, movement toward inside)

a.command or encouragement to enter a room or place

Komm bitte herein!—Please come in!

b.indicating movement inward, following a verb of motion

Der Hund läuft herein.—The dog runs in.

Frequently asked questions

What does "herein" mean in English?
"herein" means in, inside, or come in. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "herein"?
"herein" is pronounced /hɛˈʁaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "herein"?
"herein" is a adverb in German.

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