VERB
einweihen/ˈaɪ̯nˌvaɪ̯ən/to inaugurate; to consecrate; to let in on a secret
einweihen is a German verb that means to inaugurate, to consecrate, or to let in on a secret. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌvaɪ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "weihte ein" and the past participle is "eingeweiht".
Definitions
1.to officially open or inaugurate something with a ceremony(ceremony, places or objects)
a.to make something (such as a building or monument) official by a ceremony
Das neue Rathaus wurde gestern feierlich eingeweiht.—The new town hall was officially inaugurated yesterday.
2.to initiate someone into something; to confide a secret(initiation, people)
a.to inform someone of something secret or exclusive
Nur wenige Mitarbeiter wurden in die Pläne des Chefs eingeweiht.—Only a few employees were let in on the boss’s plans.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | einweihen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | weihe ein |
| Present (du) | weihst ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | weiht ein |
| Preterite (ich) | weihte ein |
| Participle II | eingeweiht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | weihte ein |
| Imperative (singular) | weih ein |
| Imperative (plural) | weiht ein |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einweihen" mean in English?
- "einweihen" means to inaugurate, to consecrate, or to let in on a secret. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "einweihen"?
- "einweihen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌvaɪ̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "einweihen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "einweihen" is "eingeweiht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "einweihen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "einweihen" becomes "weihte ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "einweihen"?
- "einweihen" is a verb in German.
