einsetzen/ˈaɪ̯nˌzɛt͡sn̩/to insert; to deploy; to begin
einsetzen is a German verb that means to insert, to deploy, or to begin. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌzɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "setzte ein" and the past participle is "eingesetzt".
Definitions
1.to insert, put (something) into place(putting in, technical or manual)
a.to put or place something into a slot or opening
Er setzt die neue Batterie in die Fernbedienung ein.—He is inserting the new battery into the remote control.
2.to use, deploy or apply (something/someone for a purpose)(application, abstract or people)
a.to deploy personnel, resources, or tools for a task
Die Firma setzt neue Software im Büro ein.—The company is deploying new software in the office.
3.to begin, start (formal/literary)(start, commencing)
a.to commence or set in (often with processes, rain, or periods)
Kurz nach dem Mittagessen setzte Regen ein.—Shortly after lunch, rain began.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | einsetzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | setze ein |
| Present (du) | setzt ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | setzt ein |
| Preterite (ich) | setzte ein |
| Participle II | eingesetzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | setzte ein |
| Imperative (singular) | setze ein |
| Imperative (plural) | setzt ein |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einsetzen" mean in English?
- "einsetzen" means to insert, to deploy, or to begin. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "einsetzen"?
- "einsetzen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌzɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "einsetzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "einsetzen" is "eingesetzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "einsetzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "einsetzen" becomes "setzte ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "einsetzen"?
- "einsetzen" is a verb in German.
