VERB
einschlagen/ˈaɪ̯nˌʃlaːɡŋ̩/to smash; to take (a path); to strike (into)
einschlagen is a German verb that means to smash, to take (a path), or to strike (into). It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃlaːɡŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schlug ein" and the past participle is "eingeschlagen".
Definitions
1.to break or smash (with impact)(break with force, e.g., a window)
a.to forcefully break into pieces, especially glass, doors, etc.
Die Einbrecher haben das Fenster eingeschlagen.—The burglars smashed the window.
2.to choose or take (a path, direction)(begin a way or direction)
a.to start down or take a specific route or approach
Wir haben einen anderen Weg eingeschlagen.—We took a different path.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | einschlagen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schlage ein |
| Present (du) | schlägst ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schlägt ein |
| Preterite (ich) | schlug ein |
| Participle II | eingeschlagen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schlüge ein |
| Imperative (singular) | schlag ein |
| Imperative (plural) | schlagt ein |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einschlagen" mean in English?
- "einschlagen" means to smash, to take (a path), or to strike (into). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "einschlagen"?
- "einschlagen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃlaːɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "einschlagen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "einschlagen" is "eingeschlagen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "einschlagen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "einschlagen" becomes "schlug ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "einschlagen"?
- "einschlagen" is a verb in German.
