einlegen/ˈaɪ̯nˌleːɡn̩/to insert; to put in; to pickle
einlegen is a German verb that means to insert, to put in, or to pickle. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌleːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "legte ein" and the past participle is "eingelegt".
Definitions
1.to insert or put something into something else(physical placement)
a.to place some object into another object, especially in a slot, opening, or container
Er musste die CD in den Computer einlegen.—He had to insert the CD into the computer.
2.to pickle or marinate food by immersing it in a liquid(food preparation)
a.to preserve food in vinegar, oil, or a similar solution
Die Oma legt Gurken jedes Jahr ein.—Grandma pickles cucumbers every year.
3.to schedule or set aside a period of time for something(planning or scheduling)
a.to insert a break, pause or day off
Wir legen morgen einen Ruhetag ein.—We are taking a day off tomorrow.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | einlegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lege ein |
| Present (du) | legst ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | legt ein |
| Preterite (ich) | legte ein |
| Participle II | eingelegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | legte ein |
| Imperative (singular) | leg ein |
| Imperative (plural) | legt ein |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einlegen" mean in English?
- "einlegen" means to insert, to put in, or to pickle. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "einlegen"?
- "einlegen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌleːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "einlegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "einlegen" is "eingelegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "einlegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "einlegen" becomes "legte ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "einlegen"?
- "einlegen" is a verb in German.
