Herein Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Herein" is mainly used as adverb meaning "in", "inside" or "into". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "herein"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "herein" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Towards the inside of an enclosed space"

"Herein", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte kommen Sie herein!Please come in!
  2. Der Wind blies die Blätter herein.The wind blew the leaves in.
  3. Er rief uns von draußen herein.He called us in from outside.

2.) "Invitation to enter"

"Herein", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Herein! Die Tür ist offen.Come in! The door is open.
  2. Es klopfte an der Tür. Ich rief: 'Herein!'There was a knock at the door. I called out: 'Come in!'
  3. Als ich 'Herein!' sagte, trat mein Freund ins Zimmer.When I said 'Come in!', my friend entered the room.
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