Reinkommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Reinkommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "come in", "get in" or "enter".

Essential properties of "reinkommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: reinkommen
  • Simple past: kam rein
  • Participle: reingekommen

See full conjugation of reinkommen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Enter a closed space"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte kommen Sie rein und nehmen Sie Platz.Please come in and take a seat.
  2. Ich konnte nicht reinkommen, weil die Tür verschlossen war.I couldn't get in because the door was locked.
  3. Sobald du reinkommst, zieh bitte deine Schuhe aus.As soon as you come in, please take off your shoes.

2.) "Gain admission to a group or institution"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat es geschafft, in die Fußballmannschaft reinzukommen.He managed to get into the soccer team.
  2. Wir hoffen, dass wir in die Universität reinkommen.We hope that we get into the university.
  3. Es ist schwer, in diesen exklusiven Club reinzukommen.It's hard to get into this exclusive club.

3.) "Completely understand something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich komme in Mathe einfach nicht rein.I just can't get into math.
  2. Kannst du mir helfen? Ich komme in dieses Thema nicht rein.Can you help me? I can't get into this topic.
  3. Nach einiger Zeit kam ich in die Materie rein.After some time, I got into the subject matter.
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