eingehen/ˈaɪ̯nˌɡeːən/to enter (into); to die (plants/animals); to be responsive
eingehen is a German verb that means to enter (into), to die (plants/animals), or to be responsive. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌɡeːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ging ein" and the past participle is "eingegangen".
Definitions
1.to enter into something (such as a relationship, contract, discussion)(commitment/agreement)
a.to begin something formal or binding
Sie wollen eine Partnerschaft miteinander eingehen.—They want to enter into a partnership with each other.
2.for plants or animals: to die, to wither(plants/animals)
a.to die (plants, pets)
Die Blumen sind ohne Wasser eingegangen.—The flowers died without water.
3.to respond to something; to address/take into account(respond/consider)
a.to react attentively to
Der Lehrer ist auf alle Fragen eingegangen.—The teacher responded to all questions.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | eingehen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gehe ein |
| Present (du) | gehst ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | geht ein |
| Preterite (ich) | ging ein |
| Participle II | eingegangen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | ginge ein |
| Imperative (singular) | geh ein |
| Imperative (plural) | geht ein |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "eingehen" mean in English?
- "eingehen" means to enter (into), to die (plants/animals), or to be responsive. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "eingehen"?
- "eingehen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌɡeːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "eingehen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "eingehen" is "eingegangen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "eingehen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "eingehen" becomes "ging ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "eingehen"?
- "eingehen" is a verb in German.
