VERB
einlegen/ˈaɪ̯nˌleːɡn̩/to insert; to put in; to preserve (food)
einlegen is a German verb that means to insert, to put in, or to preserve (food). It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌleːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "legte ein" and the past participle is "eingelegt".
Definitions
1.to put, insert, or lay something into something else(general action)
a.to place or insert something inside
Sie haben eine neue Batterie eingelegt.—They inserted a new battery.
b.to schedule or set (a pause, etc.)
Wir haben eine Pause eingelegt.—We took a break.
2.to preserve food by soaking it in a liquid(food)
a.to pickle or marinate food
Ich liebe eingelegte Gurken.—I love pickled cucumbers.
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 preserve (food). 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.
