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    richtig reinhauen

    Grammar & Usage

    verbal phrase
    casual

    How it works

    The phrase combines the intensifying adverb 'richtig' with the separable verb 'reinhauen' (rein + hauen). In independent clauses, the prefix 'rein' separates and moves to the end of the clause (e.g., 'Er haut richtig rein'). It forms compound past tenses with the auxiliary verb 'haben'.

    Sample sentences

    Das Buffet ist eröffnet, lasst uns richtig reinhauen!

    The buffet is open, let's really dig in!

    Vor den Prüfungen müssen wir uns die nächsten Wochen richtig reinhauen.

    Before the exams, we really have to buckle down and work hard over the next few weeks.

    Der Bass bei diesem Lied haut richtig rein.

    The bass in this song really packs a punch.

    Quick facts

    auxiliary:haben
    verb_type:separable strong/mixed verb (haut rein, haute/hieb rein, reingehauen)
    connotation:Highly colloquial and energetic expression with multiple context-dependent meanings (eating, working hard, or impacting intensely).

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    Example

    Das Buffet ist eröffnet, lasst uns richtig reinhauen!

    The buffet is open, let's really dig in!

    Vor den Prüfungen müssen wir uns die nächsten Wochen richtig reinhauen.

    Before the exams, we really have to buckle down and work hard over the next few weeks.

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