VERB
eintreten/ˈaɪ̯nˌtʁeːtn̩/to enter; to join; to occur
eintreten is a German verb that means to enter, to join, or to occur. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌtʁeːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "trat ein" and the past participle is "eingetreten".
Definitions
1.to come/go in; to enter (a room, building, etc.)(physical movement)
a.to step into a place
Sie ist leise ins Zimmer eingetreten.—She quietly entered the room.
2.to join (a group, club, organization)(membership, organizations)
a.to become a member
Er ist in den Verein eingetreten.—He joined the club.
3.to occur; to happen (especially an expected event)(events, situations)
a.something takes place
Der erwartete Erfolg ist nicht eingetreten.—The expected success did not occur.
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 occur. 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.
