herein|fallen
Translation
to fall for, to be taken in, to fall in
Examples
Er ist auf den Trick hereingefallen.
He fell for the trick.
Licht fällt durch das Fenster herein.
Light is falling in through the window.
Grammar Patterns
((auf+4)) hereinfallen to fall for ((sth.)) He fell for a scam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reinfallen, getäuscht werden (to be deceived)
Etymology
Composed of 'herein' (in here) and 'fallen' (to fall). Literally 'to fall in'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'falling into' a trap ('herein' + 'fallen').