Eindecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Eindecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to stock up", "to provide" or "to supply".

Essential properties of "eindecken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: eindecken
Simple past: deckte ein
Participle: eingedeckt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "eindecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To stock up or provide with something"

Definition: "To provide or stock up on something necessary or desired."
Translation(s): to stock up, to provide, to supply, to cover oneself
Synonym(s): versorgen, beliefern, ausstatten
Antonym(s): entblößen, entziehen
Related word(s): Deckung, Versorgung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen uns mit Lebensmitteln eindecken.We need to stock up on groceries.
Er hat sich mit Büchern eingedeckt.He stocked up on books.
Sie decken sich für den Winter ein.They are stocking up for winter.

2.) "To set a table for a meal"

Definition: "To cover a table with tablecloths and utensils for a meal."
Translation(s): to set the table, to lay the table
Synonym(s): decken, vorbereiten
Related word(s): Tisch, Gedeck

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie decken den Tisch für das Abendessen ein.They are setting the table for dinner.
Er deckte den Tisch für die Gäste ein.He set the table for the guests.
Wir decken den Tisch für die Feier ein.We are setting the table for the celebration.

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