VERB
einschalten/ˈaɪ̯nˌʃaːltn̩/to switch on; to turn on; to activate
einschalten is a German verb that means to switch on, to turn on, or to activate. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃaːltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schaltete ein" and the past participle is "eingeschaltet".
Definitions
1.to make a device start working by pressing a button or turning a switch(devices, machines)
a.to switch on electrical appliances or machines
Kannst du bitte das Licht einschalten?—Can you please turn on the light?
b.to activate a device or function
Vergiss nicht, den Computer einzuschalten.—Don't forget to switch on the computer.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | einschalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schalte ein |
| Present (du) | schaltest ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schaltet ein |
| Preterite (ich) | schaltete ein |
| Participle II | eingeschaltet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schaltete ein |
| Imperative (singular) | schalte ein |
| Imperative (plural) | schaltet ein |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einschalten" mean in English?
- "einschalten" means to switch on, to turn on, or to activate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "einschalten"?
- "einschalten" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃaːltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "einschalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "einschalten" is "eingeschaltet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "einschalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "einschalten" becomes "schaltete ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "einschalten"?
- "einschalten" is a verb in German.
