German · Greetings & Essentials
"Come in!" in German: herein! / komm rein!
herein! / komm rein!
Come in in German is herein! or komm rein! Herein! is a short host call through the door. Komm rein! is warmer with friends and family.
Knock at the flat
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How to pronounce herein! / komm rein!
Say it
heh-RINE / kom rine
/hɛˈʁaɪn/ /kɔm ˈʁaɪn/
heh-RINE / kom rine. Herein stresses -ein; rein rhymes with "mine" without the m.
"Come in!" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| herein! | come in! Through a closed door. | Through a closed door. |
| komm rein! | come in! Friendly du. | Friendly du. |
| kommen Sie herein! | come in! (formal) Sie form. | Sie form. |
| rein mit dir! | in you go! Playful. | Playful. |
How to use herein! / komm rein! in real life
- 1Knock at the flat
Herein! Die Tür ist offen.
Come in! The door is open.
Herein! alone counts.
- 2Friend at the gate
Hey, komm rein! Der Kaffee ist fertig.
Hey, come in! The coffee is ready.
Komm rein! alternative.
- 3Office cubicle
Herein! Ich bin gleich fertig mit dem Call.
Come in! I'll be done with the call in a second.
Workplace knock.
Mistakes English speakers make with herein! / komm rein!
Incorrect: Komm herein herein!
Correct: Herein! / Komm rein!
Pick one form; don't stack herein and rein awkwardly.
Incorrect: Komm in!
Correct: Komm rein!
German wants rein or herein, not bare in.
Good to know
Germans often knock even on open office doors and wait for Herein! Before entering a private flat, many still wait for an answer rather than walking straight in.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Friend arrives with groceries
ChatPal
Ich klopfe — bist du da?
I'm knocking — are you there?
You
Ja, komm rein!
Yes, come in!
ChatPal
Herein! Oh, du kochst schon?
Come in! Oh, you're already cooking?
You
Genau. Stell die Tüten einfach ab.
Exactly. Just put the bags down.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Come in!" in German
How do you say come in?
Herein! or Komm rein!
Which is more formal?
Herein! or Kommen Sie herein!
Can I say rein alone?
Rein! works as a short host call too.
Do people knock first?
Yes — then wait for herein or komm rein.
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