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einstecken

insert

Meaning of einstecken

Deutsch

etwas in etwas anderes hineingeben oder hineinschieben

English

to put something into something else

insert

Pronunciation

German
/ˈaɪ̯nfyːɡən/

einstecken with English translation

einstecken usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Am Automaten stecke ich zuerst die Karte ein.

At the machine, I insert the card first.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich stecke den USB-Stick ein.

I insert the USB stick.

einstecken synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between einstecken, einsetzen, einschieben, einlegen, hineinschieben, eintragen, and hineingeben

einsetzen
🇩🇪German

Used for putting something into place or using it for a purpose; often fits parts, objects, or people in a role.

A2often
einschieben
🇩🇪German

Suggests moving something into a narrow space, usually by sliding it in carefully.

A2often
E
🇩🇪German
einlegen

Usually means to place or insert something inside, often carefully or temporarily; also used in figurative meanings.

A2often
H
🇩🇪German
hineinschieben

Emphasizes moving something inside, often with some force or along a narrow path.

A2rare word
E
🇩🇪German
eintragen

Usually means to write or enter information into a list, form, or calendar; not just physically putting an object in.

A2very often
E
🇩🇪German
einbauen

Most often means to install or integrate a part into a larger structure; it can also mean to include something in a text or plan.

A2often
H
🇩🇪German
hineinlegen

Means to place something inside something else; often stresses careful putting in.

A2often
H
🇩🇪German
hineintun

A very general, colloquial option: simply put something inside; less precise than other verbs.

A2very often
H
🇩🇪German
hineinstecken

Usually means to stick or stuff something inside, often into a hole, slot, or pocket; can sound more forceful or casual.

A2often

Advanced: broader words

H
🇩🇪German
hineingeben

Usually means to put something inside, often in contexts like food, medicine, or liquids; sounds a bit more formal or technical.

A2rare word

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Questions about this word

What does einstecken mean?

to put something into something else

How do you pronounce einstecken?

einstecken is pronounced [ˈaɪ̯nfyːɡən].

How is einstecken used in a sentence?

At the machine, I insert the card first. Translation: Am Automaten stecke ich zuerst die Karte ein.

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