einführen/ˈaɪ̯nˌfyːʁən/to introduce; to import; to insert
einführen is a German verb that means to introduce, to import, or to insert. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌfyːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "führte ein" and the past participle is "eingeführt".
Definitions
1.to introduce something new (e.g. a law, method, or custom)(introduction, implementation)
a.to officially make something start or exist
Die Schule hat ein neues Bewertungssystem eingeführt.—The school introduced a new grading system.
2.to import goods from abroad(trade, economy)
a.to bring goods from another country
Deutschland führt viele Waren aus dem Ausland ein.—Germany imports many goods from abroad.
3.to insert something into something(literal, physical movement)
a.to put something carefully inside
Er führte den Schlüssel ins Schloss ein.—He inserted the key into the lock.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | einführen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | führe ein |
| Present (du) | führst ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | führt ein |
| Preterite (ich) | führte ein |
| Participle II | eingeführt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | führte ein |
| Imperative (singular) | führ ein |
| Imperative (plural) | führt ein |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einführen" mean in English?
- "einführen" means to introduce, to import, or to insert. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "einführen"?
- "einführen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌfyːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "einführen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "einführen" is "eingeführt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "einführen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "einführen" becomes "führte ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "einführen"?
- "einführen" is a verb in German.
