reinschieben
to push in
To move something into a room, container, or opening by pushing it.
EXAMPLE
Er schob den Koffer in den Kofferraum rein.
He pushed the suitcase into the trunk.
reinschieben
to push in / squeeze in
reinschieben – schob rein – hat reingeschoben
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Meanings
sich reinschieben
to squeeze in
To move into a tight space or between other people, often without waiting or asking permission.
EXAMPLE
Sie schob sich noch in die letzte freie Reihe rein.
She squeezed into the last available row.
einen Termin reinschieben
to squeeze in
To fit an additional appointment into an already full schedule.
EXAMPLE
Die Ärztin schob mich noch für heute Nachmittag rein.
The doctor squeezed me in for this afternoon.
Forms
Present
| ich | schiebe rein |
|---|---|
| du | schiebst rein |
| er/sie/es | schiebt rein |
| wir | schieben rein |
| ihr | schiebt rein |
| sie | schieben rein |
Simple past
| ich | schob rein |
|---|---|
| du | schobst rein |
| er/sie/es | schob rein |
| wir | schoben rein |
| ihr | schobt rein |
| sie | schoben rein |
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with haben
| ich | habe reingeschoben |
|---|---|
| du | hast reingeschoben |
| er/sie/es | hat reingeschoben |
| wir | haben reingeschoben |
| ihr | habt reingeschoben |
| sie | haben reingeschoben |
Commands
| du | schieb rein! |
|---|---|
| ihr | schiebt rein! |
| Sie | schieben Sie rein! |
Past perfect
| ich | hatte reingeschoben |
|---|---|
| du | hattest reingeschoben |
| er/sie/es | hatte reingeschoben |
| wir | hatten reingeschoben |
| ihr | hattet reingeschoben |
| sie | hatten reingeschoben |
Future
| ich | werde reinschieben |
|---|---|
| du | wirst reinschieben |
| er/sie/es | wird reinschieben |
| wir | werden reinschieben |
| ihr | werdet reinschieben |
| sie | werden reinschieben |
Subjunctive I
| ich | schiebe rein |
|---|---|
| du | schiebest rein |
| er/sie/es | schiebe rein |
| wir | schieben rein |
| ihr | schiebet rein |
| sie | schieben rein |
Used for reported speech.
Subjunctive II
| ich | schöbe rein |
|---|---|
| du | schöbest rein |
| er/sie/es | schöbe rein |
| wir | schöben rein |
| ihr | schöbet rein |
| sie | schöben rein |
Used for wishes and “would”.
Other forms
| infinitive | reinschieben |
|---|---|
| with zu | reinzuschieben |
| present participle | reinschiebend |
| past participle | reingeschoben |
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Reinschieben' (to push in / squeeze in) is a separable verb made up of 'rein' (in) and 'schieben' (to push). In a main clause, 'rein' usually comes at the end; in a subordinate clause and in the infinitive, the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Er schiebt den Karton vorsichtig ins Regal rein.
He carefully pushes the box into the shelving unit.
Sie wartet, bis ich den Tisch reinschiebe.
She waits until I push the table in.
Es ist schwierig, den Schrank durch die enge Tür reinzuschieben.
It is difficult to push the wardrobe in through the narrow doorway.
Colloquial style
'Reinschieben' (to push in / squeeze in) is mainly used in spoken, colloquial language. Especially when referring to extra appointments or squeezing into a row, the word sounds casual and direct.
EXAMPLE
Der Chef hat mich noch schnell in die Besprechung reingeschoben.
The boss quickly squeezed me into the meeting.
Correct complement
When describing movement into something, a complement with 'in' (into) followed by the accusative is common. The destination can be a room, a container, or an opening.
EXAMPLE
Sie schob den Brief vorsichtig in den Umschlag rein.
She carefully pushed the letter into the envelope.
Reflexive use
When someone moves into a tight space themselves, 'reinschieben' (to squeeze in) is used reflexively: 'sich irgendwo reinschieben' (to squeeze in somewhere). Common complements refer to a row, a spot, or the space between other people.
EXAMPLE
Er schob sich noch zwischen zwei wartende Fahrgäste rein.
He squeezed in between two waiting passengers.
Scheduling appointments
When referring to an additional appointment, a person often appears as the accusative object: someone squeezes someone else into the day's schedule or an available time slot. This usage usually implies an already full or tight schedule.
EXAMPLE
Die Praxis schob mich trotz des vollen Kalenders noch am selben Tag rein.
Despite the full schedule, the doctor's office squeezed me in that same day.
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