hereinbitten
/hɛˈʁaɪ̯nˌbɪtn̩/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- bittet herein
- past
- bat herein
- perfect
- hat hereingebeten
Meaning
-
to invite in
Built from herein (in (motion inward) + bitten (to ask).
Made of
- herein in (motion inward
- bitten to ask
Similar words
hereinbitten specifically means to invite someone IN, politely asking a visitor to come inside; einladen is the general verb for inviting someone to an event or occasion.
hereinbitten means "to invite in," politely asking a visitor to come inside; hereinrufen means "to call in," calling out for someone to come inside — a related but distinct nuance.
Practice
1 What does hereinbitten mean?
to invite in
2 Fill the gap: Sie bat die Gäste ___.
Full sentence: Sie bat die Gäste herein. (She invited the guests in.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches hereinbitten?
hereinbitten: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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