hinein|wachsen
Translation
to grow into, to grow accustomed to, to develop into
Examples
Die Wurzeln wachsen in den Boden hinein.
The roots grow into the soil.
Sie muss in ihre neue Rolle hineinwachsen.
She has to grow into her new role.
Er ist gut in das Team hineingewachsen.
He has integrated well into the team.
Grammar Patterns
((into sth.)) to grow into sth. She is slowly growing into her new task.
Similar Words
sich einleben, sich gewöhnen; Antonyms: herauswachsen
Etymology
Composed of 'hinein' (into) and 'wachsen' (to grow). It literally means 'to grow into'.
Memory Tips
Think of a plant's roots growing *into* the soil, or a person gradually growing *into* a new job or responsibility.