rein
inside · in
Etwas ist ohne fremde Stoffe oder Zusätze und ganz sauber.
The German word "rein" is an adjective or adverb meaning "pure", "clean", or "nothing but". It can also mean "into" when used as an adverb implying movement inside something.
- As an adjective/adverb, it conveys the idea of something being free from impurities or contamination (e.g. reines Wasser = pure water).
- As an adverb, it can mean "to come in" or "go in" (e.g. Komm rein! = Come in!).
Similar words:
- sauber (clean)
- klar (clear)
- hell (bright)
Differences:
- Rein emphasizes purity or the state of being unmixed, whereas sauber focuses on cleanliness.
- Klar means clear in terms of visibility or understanding, but not purity.
- Hell relates to light or brightness, not purity.
"Rein" has the nuance of purity that these other words do not necessarily carry.
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Examples
Geh rein, es ist kalt draußen.adverb
Go inside, it's cold outside.
Du musst deine Schuhe ausziehen, bevor du rein darfst.adverb
You must take off your shoes before you are allowed inside.
Leg deine Schuhe vor der Tür hin und komm rein.adverb
Put your shoes down in front of the door and come in.
Komm rein, es ist kalt hier drinnen.adverb
Come in, it's cold in here.
Bitte gehen Sie rein.adverb
Please go inside.
Wir müssen jetzt rein.adverb
We have to go inside now.
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