adverb
in (towards inside here), come in
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Herein: means 'in' or 'come in' indicating motion toward the inside. It is a local adverb used with motion verbs (e.g., 'kommen', 'gehen') and appears as an adverbial particle; not inflected, no auxiliary, not reflexive. Often used in invitations or commands ("herein, bitte").
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Die Nachbarin trat herein, obwohl niemand sie erwartete, weil der Regen sehr stark war.
The neighbor came in although nobody expected her because the rain was very heavy.
Komm herein, die Tür ist offen.
Come in, the door is open.
Der Gast trat herein und begrüßte alle.
The guest came in and greeted everyone.
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visualize opening a door and inviting someone 'herein' (come in)
sounds like 'here in' — think 'come in here'
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Directional adverb indicating movement into the speaker's location; often used with separable verbs (e.g., 'hereinkommen').