VERB
einsteigen/ˈaɪ̯nˌʃtaɪ̯ɡn̩/to get in; to board (vehicle); to join (activity)
einsteigen is a German verb that means to get in, to board (vehicle), or to join (activity). It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃtaɪ̯ɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stieg ein" and the past participle is "eingestiegen".
Definitions
1.to enter or board a vehicle(transportation)
a.to get into a car, train, bus, etc.
Bitte steigen Sie schnell in den Zug ein, die Türen schließen gleich.—Please board the train quickly, the doors are about to close.
2.to join or become involved in something(activity)
a.to join an activity, discussion, or project
Er ist vor zwei Wochen in das neue Projekt eingestiegen.—He joined the new project two weeks ago.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | einsteigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | steige ein |
| Present (du) | steigst ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | steigt ein |
| Preterite (ich) | stieg ein |
| Participle II | eingestiegen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stiege ein |
| Imperative (singular) | steig ein |
| Imperative (plural) | steigt ein |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einsteigen" mean in English?
- "einsteigen" means to get in, to board (vehicle), or to join (activity). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "einsteigen"?
- "einsteigen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃtaɪ̯ɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "einsteigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "einsteigen" is "eingestiegen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "einsteigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "einsteigen" becomes "stieg ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "einsteigen"?
- "einsteigen" is a verb in German.
