einbauen/ˈaɪ̯nˌbaʊ̯ən/to install; to build in; to fit
einbauen is a German verb that means to install, to build in, or to fit. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌbaʊ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "baute ein" and the past participle is "eingebaut".
Definitions
1.to install or fit something into something else (especially machines, furniture, or appliances)(technology/construction)
a.to make something part of a larger system or object by fitting it in
Wir müssen eine neue Heizung in das Haus einbauen.—We need to install a new heating system in the house.
b.to add a component to a machine or structure
Der Techniker hat eine neue Festplatte in den Computer eingebaut.—The technician installed a new hard drive in the computer.
2.to integrate or incorporate something into something else (also figuratively)(general)
a.to include an idea, function, or element as part of something
Der Autor hat viele persönliche Erfahrungen in seinen Roman eingebaut.—The author incorporated many personal experiences into his novel.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | einbauen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | baue ein |
| Present (du) | baust ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | baut ein |
| Preterite (ich) | baute ein |
| Participle II | eingebaut |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | baute ein |
| Imperative (singular) | bau ein |
| Imperative (plural) | baut ein |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einbauen" mean in English?
- "einbauen" means to install, to build in, or to fit. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "einbauen"?
- "einbauen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌbaʊ̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "einbauen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "einbauen" is "eingebaut", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "einbauen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "einbauen" becomes "baute ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "einbauen"?
- "einbauen" is a verb in German.
