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to let in
To allow someone or something to enter a place; to grant someone entry.
Der Türsteher wollte uns nicht in den Club reinlassen, weil er schon zu voll war.
The bouncer didn't want to let us into the club because it was already too full.
'Reinlassen' (to let in) is a separable verb. The prefix 'rein-' goes at the end in a main clause. In the infinitive with 'zu', 'reinzulassen' is written as one word.
Lass den Hund bitte nicht ins Wohnzimmer rein.
Please don't let the dog into the living room.
The verb is made up of 'rein' and 'lassen' (to let). 'Rein' is a colloquial short form of 'herein' and indicates direction: into a place.
Können Sie mich kurz reinlassen? Ich habe meinen Schlüssel vergessen.
Can you let me in for a moment? I forgot my key.
The person or thing that is allowed to enter is always in the accusative.
Die Katze miaut, weil sie niemand reinlässt.
The cat is meowing because no one is letting it in.
'Reinlassen' (to let in) is a typical word in spoken language and informal written communication.
Lass mal frische Luft rein, es ist stickig hier drin.
Let some fresh air in, it's stuffy in here.
to get involved / let in
Einlassen and reinlassen both mean allowing someone to enter. Einlassen sounds more neutral or formal and is suitable, for example, at a controlled entrance. Reinlassen is more colloquial and is especially common in everyday conversations.
Kannst du bitte die Gäste reinlassen, wenn es klingelt?
Could you please let the guests in when they ring the doorbell?
Der Sicherheitsdienst lässt die angemeldeten Gäste in das Gebäude ein.
Security is letting the registered guests into the building.
