Einschieben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einschieben" is used as verb with the meaning of "insert", "slide in" or "slot in".

Essential properties of "einschieben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einschieben
  • Simple past: schob ein
  • Participle: eingeschoben

See full conjugation of einschieben

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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 "einschieben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To insert into a space/interval"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss noch schnell einen Termin einschieben.I quickly need to fit in an appointment.
  2. Er hat das Buch ins Regal eingeschoben.He slid the book into the shelf.
  3. Sie wollte noch eine Frage einschieben.She wanted to interject another question.

2.) "To add into a sequence/process"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat noch eine Bemerkung eingeschoben.He interjected another remark.
  2. Sie wollte eine Pause einschieben.She wanted to fit in a break.
  3. Ich habe einen Kommentar eingeschoben.I inserted a comment.
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