raus vs hinaus
German word comparison
Listen to raus
Listen to hinaus
| raus | hinaus |
|---|---|
RAUS adverb | hee-NOWS adverb |
| out; outside; out of here (informal) | out; outside; out of |
How they differ
"Hinaus" is the more standard and neutral form, especially when motion away from an inside place is emphasized. "Raus" is the more casual everyday version and is common in speech.
When to use each
When to use raus: Prefer "raus" in informal conversation when you want a short, natural word.
When to use hinaus: Prefer "hinaus" when you want a more standard, careful, or written form.
Side-by-side examples
- Geh raus!
(Go out!) - Geh hinaus!
(Go out!)
Register & nuance: "Hinaus" is neutral and standard, while "raus" is informal and very common in spoken German.