VERB

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 (e.g. a system, custom, product)(implementing, presenting)

a.to bring something new into practice

Die Firma plant, ein neues Bezahlsystem einzuführen.The company plans to introduce a new payment system.

2.to import goods(commerce, trade)

a.to bring goods into a country from abroad

Deutschland führt viele Rohstoffe ein.Germany imports a lot of raw materials.

3.to insert something into something else (neutral/technical contexts)(physical)

a.to physically insert or put something into an opening

Um das Medikament zu verabreichen, muss man zuerst die Nadel einführen.To administer the medicine, you first have to insert the needle.

Conjugation

Infinitiveeinführen
Present (ich)führe ein
Present (du)führst ein
Present (er/sie/es)führt ein
Preterite (ich)führte ein
Participle IIeingeführt
Konjunktiv II (ich)führte ein
Imperative (singular)führ ein
Imperative (plural)führt ein
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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