ins Herz
Translation
to heart, into the heart
Examples
Ich habe dich sofort ins Herz geschlossen.
I immediately grew fond of you.
Seine Worte trafen mich ins Herz.
His words struck me to the heart.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) ins Herz schließen to grow fond of (sb.) I immediately grew fond of you.
Similar Words
zu Herzen nehmen (to take to heart)
Etymology
A contraction of 'in das Herz' (into the heart). 'Herz' is cognate with the English word 'heart'.
Memory Tips
Visualize something literally going 'into the heart' to remember the meaning of being deeply emotionally affected.