ADVERB

hin/hɪn/there (directional); away (from here)

hin is a German adverb that means there (directional) or away (from here). It is pronounced /hɪn/.

Definitions

1.indicates movement to a farther place or away from the speaker(direction; movement away)

a.to a specific location (away from the speaker)

Gehen Sie bitte dort hin.—Please go over there.

b.combined with verbs of motion (expresses direction away or forth)

Er legt das Buch auf den Tisch hin.—He lays the book onto the table (away from himself).

Frequently asked questions

What does "hin" mean in English?
"hin" means there (directional) or away (from here). It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "hin"?
"hin" is pronounced /hɪn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "hin"?
"hin" is a adverb in German.

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