German Phrase
Geh niemals wieder rein.
Meaning
Literally, 'Go never again in.' In natural English it means 'Never go back in again.' It is a firm warning not to re‑enter a place that is considered off‑limits or dangerous.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to strongly forbid someone from entering a room, building, or situation a second time—e.g., after a fire, a broken glass, or a private area that must stay closed.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Gehniemalswiederrein
Imperativ (du)
The verb 'gehen' in the du‑imperative drops the -en ending, leaving 'Geh'.
Negatives Adverb 'niemals'
'Niemals' means 'never' and is stronger than 'nicht'. It directly negates the following action.
Adverbial Order
In German, adverbs of frequency ('wieder') usually follow the negative adverb ('niemals') for emphasis: 'niemals wieder'.
Directional Particle 'rein'
'Rein' is a short form of 'herein' and indicates movement into a place.
🗨In Conversation
Geh niemals wieder rein, das ist zu gefährlich.
Never go back in, it's too dangerous.
Okay, ich bleibe draußen.
Okay, I'll stay outside.
✕Common Mistakes
Geh nicht wieder rein.
'Nicht' weakens the prohibition; 'niemals' conveys a stronger, absolute ban.
Geh wieder niemals rein.
The adverb order should be 'niemals wieder' for natural emphasis.
Gehe niemals wieder rein.
'Gehe' is grammatically correct but sounds formal; the colloquial imperative is 'Geh'.
↔Alternatives
Betritt den Ort nie wieder.
Never set foot in that place again.
Kehre nie wieder zurück.
Never return again.
Geh nicht noch einmal hinein.
Don't go in again.
Cultural Tip
German imperatives can sound very direct. If you need a softer tone, add 'bitte' or use the formal 'Sie' form: 'Gehen Sie bitte nicht wieder hinein.' Also, 'niemals' is a strong word; native speakers reserve it for situations they consider truly off‑limits.