# vor sich hin

vor sich hin is a German adverb meaning “to/for oneself”.

## Meanings

1. to/for oneself (alone, not directed at anyone else)
   - Er singt leise vor sich hin. — He’s singing quietly to himself.
2. slowly but steadily, without being bothered or interrupted by anyone
   - Sie arbeiten so vor sich hin. — They’re working slowly without being bothered.

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