“In” in German
“In” in German is hinein. Also: herein, einher, an, bei, auf.
German translations
- hineinAdverb
in (away from the speaker)
Man sieht nicht in die Leute hinein.You can't see inside people.
More → - hereinAdverb
in (in the direction of the speaker)
Lass mal ein bisschen frische Luft herein.Let some fresh air in.
More → - einherAdverb
in (in the direction of the speaker)
Am Ende schritten wir Hand in Hand einher.We ended up walking while holding hands.
More → - anPreposition
on
Ruf Tom an und sag es ihm!Give Tom a call and tell him.
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Phrases
- vorin front of
- umin order to
- fürin favor of
- nochin addition
- nachin accordance with (following the lead of a preference, order, etc.; also as a postposition, see below)
- eigentlichin truth (with that description being the more pertinent one)
- sogarin fact
- außerdemin addition
- überhauptin general
- langein a long time