VERB
eintreten/ˈaɪ̯nˌtʁeːtn̩/to enter; to join; to advocate for
eintreten is a German verb that means to enter, to join, or to advocate for. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌtʁeːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "trat ein" and the past participle is "eingetreten".
Definitions
1.to step/come in (enter a place)(location/action)
a.to go into a room or building
Bitte treten Sie ein!—Please come in!
2.to join (an organization, group, etc.)(membership)
a.to become a member
Sie möchte in den Verein eintreten.—She wants to join the club.
3.to advocate (for something); to stand up (for something)(opinion/advocacy)
a.to actively support an idea or cause
Er tritt für den Umweltschutz ein.—He advocates for environmental protection.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | eintreten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | trete ein |
| Present (du) | trittst ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | tritt ein |
| Preterite (ich) | trat ein |
| Participle II | eingetreten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | träte ein |
| Imperative (singular) | tritt ein |
| Imperative (plural) | tretet ein |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "eintreten" mean in English?
- "eintreten" means to enter, to join, or to advocate for. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "eintreten"?
- "eintreten" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌtʁeːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "eintreten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "eintreten" is "eingetreten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "eintreten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "eintreten" becomes "trat ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "eintreten"?
- "eintreten" is a verb in German.
