einholen/ˈaɪ̯nˌhoːlən/to catch up (with); to obtain; to fetch
einholen is a German verb that means to catch up (with), to obtain, or to fetch. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌhoːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "holte ein" and the past participle is "eingeholt".
Definitions
1.to catch up with someone or something(movement, competition)
a.to approach and reach the same level or position as someone ahead
Sie konnte ihren Bruder beim Rennen einholen.—She was able to catch up with her brother during the race.
2.to obtain or request (information, advice, permission, etc.)(obtaining, acquiring)
a.to formally ask for or gather information, advice, etc.
Bevor wir anfangen, müssen wir die Genehmigung einholen.—Before we begin, we must obtain the approval.
3.to go and fetch or pick up something(fetching objects)
a.to go somewhere to retrieve or collect something
Kannst du bitte schnell das Paket einholen?—Can you quickly go and fetch the package?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | einholen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | hole ein |
| Present (du) | holst ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | holt ein |
| Preterite (ich) | holte ein |
| Participle II | eingeholt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | holte ein |
| Imperative (singular) | hol ein |
| Imperative (plural) | holt ein |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einholen" mean in English?
- "einholen" means to catch up (with), to obtain, or to fetch. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "einholen"?
- "einholen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌhoːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "einholen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "einholen" is "eingeholt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "einholen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "einholen" becomes "holte ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "einholen"?
- "einholen" is a verb in German.
