Hineinholen

Hineinholen is a German verb formed from holen (to fetch, to bring) with the directional prefix hinein- (into). The prefix signals movement from outside into an interior space, toward the reference point of the speaker or a specified location.

Usage and meaning: The primary sense is physically bringing someone or something inside a room, building, or enclosed area. It can also be used figuratively to bring someone into a discussion, a plan, or a group. Examples include Ich hole dich hinein (I’ll bring you inside), Wir holen die Gäste hinein (We’re bringing the guests in), and Der Hund wird hereingeholt/ hineingebracht (The dog is being brought inside).

Variations and nuance: The closely related form hereinholen is often used with essentially the same meaning, with regional or stylistic preference influencing which form is more common. The choice of prefix can subtly affect emphasis: hinein highlights the interior destination, while herein can emphasize the act of bringing toward the interior near the speaker.

Grammar: Hineinholen is a separable verb; in a main clause the prefix is separated from the verb and appears at the end: Ich hole dich hinein. In subordinate clauses or with infinitives, the construction may differ accordingly (e.g., die Gäste hineinzuholen).

Related expressions: In everyday language, speakers may use ins Haus holen or reinholen as shorter or more colloquial alternatives, depending on region and register.

See also: Separable German verbs, prefixes hin- and hinein-, and related constructions for bringing people or objects into a space.