eingehen/ˈaɪ̯nˌɡeːən/to enter into; to die (plants, animals); to be received (mail)
eingehen is a German verb that means to enter into, to die (plants, animals), or to be received (mail). It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌɡeːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ging ein" and the past participle is "eingegangen".
Definitions
1.to enter into (an agreement, contract, relationship)(agreements, relationships)
a.to start or accept something formally or actively
Die beiden Firmen sind eine Partnerschaft eingegangen.—The two companies entered into a partnership.
2.to die (of a plant or animal), to perish(plants, animals)
a.to die (usually of plants or pets, sometimes from lack of care)
Die Blumen sind ohne Wasser eingegangen.—The flowers died without water.
3.to be received (mail, documents)(mail, communication)
a.to arrive, to have been received
Ihr Brief ist bei uns eingegangen.—Your letter has been received by us.
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 received (mail). 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.
