reinwerfen
to throw in
To throw or drop something into something else.
EXAMPLE
Er warf die leere Flasche in den Mülleimer rein.
He threw the empty bottle into the trash can.
reinwerfen
to throw in
reinwerfen – warf rein – hat reingeworfen
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Meanings
reinwerfen
to throw in
To add or put something in quickly or without much preparation.
EXAMPLE
Wirf einfach noch ein paar Kräuter in die Suppe rein.
Just throw a few more herbs into the soup.
reinwerfen
to throw in
To introduce a remark, objection, or piece of information into a conversation without warning.
EXAMPLE
Sie warf plötzlich einen wichtigen Einwand rein.
She suddenly threw in an important objection.
sich reinwerfen
to throw oneself into
To devote oneself to a task with great energy and full commitment.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Prüfung warf er sich sofort in die Arbeit rein.
After the exam, he immediately threw himself into his work.
Forms
Present
| ich | werfe rein |
|---|---|
| du | wirfst rein |
| er/sie/es | wirft rein |
| wir | werfen rein |
| ihr | werft rein |
| sie | werfen rein |
Simple past
| ich | warf rein |
|---|---|
| du | warfst rein |
| er/sie/es | warf rein |
| wir | warfen rein |
| ihr | warft rein |
| sie | warfen rein |
Perfect
with haben
| ich | habe reingeworfen |
|---|---|
| du | hast reingeworfen |
| er/sie/es | hat reingeworfen |
| wir | haben reingeworfen |
| ihr | habt reingeworfen |
| sie | haben reingeworfen |
Commands
| du | wirf rein! |
|---|---|
| ihr | werft rein! |
| Sie | werfen Sie rein! |
Past perfect
| ich | hatte reingeworfen |
|---|---|
| du | hattest reingeworfen |
| er/sie/es | hatte reingeworfen |
| wir | hatten reingeworfen |
| ihr | hattet reingeworfen |
| sie | hatten reingeworfen |
Future
| ich | werde reinwerfen |
|---|---|
| du | wirst reinwerfen |
| er/sie/es | wird reinwerfen |
| wir | werden reinwerfen |
| ihr | werdet reinwerfen |
| sie | werden reinwerfen |
Subjunctive I
| ich | werfe rein |
|---|---|
| du | werfest rein |
| er/sie/es | werfe rein |
| wir | werfen rein |
| ihr | werfet rein |
| sie | werfen rein |
Used for reported speech.
Subjunctive II
| ich | würfe rein |
|---|---|
| du | würfest rein |
| er/sie/es | würfe rein |
| wir | würfen rein |
| ihr | würfet rein |
| sie | würfen rein |
Used for wishes and “would”.
Other forms
| infinitive | reinwerfen |
|---|---|
| with zu | reinzuwerfen |
| present participle | reinwerfend |
| past participle | reingeworfen |
Usage tips
Separable verb
‘Reinwerfen’ (to throw in) is a separable verb made up of ‘rein’ (in) and ‘werfen’ (to throw). In a main clause, ‘rein’ appears at the end of the sentence; in a subordinate clause and in the infinitive with ‘zu’, the verb stays together, or ‘zu’ is placed between ‘rein’ and ‘werfen’.
EXAMPLE
Er wirft den Zettel in den Papierkorb rein.
He throws the note into the wastepaper basket.
Sie ging, weil sie den Ball nicht reinwerfen durfte.
She left because she wasn’t allowed to throw the ball in.
Es ist verboten, Steine in den Brunnen reinzuwerfen.
It is forbidden to throw stones into the well.
Colloquial
‘Reinwerfen’ (to throw in) is mainly used in spoken and colloquial language. It can refer both to an actual movement and to various figurative actions.
EXAMPLE
Wirf deine Jacke einfach dort rein.
Just throw your jacket in over there.
Er warf während der Diskussion noch eine neue Idee rein.
During the discussion, he threw in another new idea.
Indicating direction
In the literal meaning, ‘reinwerfen’ (to throw in) is often used with a phrase containing ‘in’ or ‘auf’ that states the destination of the movement. The destination is in the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Sie warf den Schlüssel in die Tasche rein.
She threw the key into the bag.
Der Junge warf den Ball in den Garten rein.
The boy threw the ball into the garden.
Adding something quickly
In this meaning, ‘reinwerfen’ (to throw in) is often used with quantities or words such as ‘noch’ (more), ‘einfach’ (just), and ‘ein bisschen’ (a little). This makes the action sound spontaneous and effortless.
EXAMPLE
Für den Salat kannst du einfach noch eine Tomate reinwerfen.
For the salad, you can just throw in another tomato.
Er warf ein bisschen Salz in die Pfanne rein.
He threw a little salt into the pan.
Contribution to a conversation
For unprompted contributions to a conversation, ‘eine Bemerkung’ (a remark), ‘eine Frage’ (a question), ‘einen Einwand’ (an objection), or ‘eine Information’ (a piece of information) are particularly common objects. The verb is suitable when someone suddenly introduces something into an ongoing exchange.
EXAMPLE
Während der Besprechung warf sie noch eine wichtige Frage rein.
During the meeting, she threw in another important question.
Er warf plötzlich einen Einwand rein, den niemand erwartet hatte.
He suddenly threw in an objection that nobody had expected.
Fixed expression
The reflexive meaning is often used in the expression ‘sich in etwas reinwerfen’ (to throw oneself into something). The following ‘in’ refers to the task or activity to which someone devotes themselves with great commitment, and it takes the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Urlaub warf sie sich wieder in die Arbeit rein.
After the vacation, she threw herself back into her work.
Er warf sich in die Vorbereitung des Wettbewerbs rein.
He threw himself into preparing for the competition.
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