Einspringen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einspringen" is used as verb with the meaning of "fill in", "stand in" or "substitute".

Essential properties of "einspringen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einspringen
  • Simple past: sprang ein
  • Participle: eingesprungen

See full conjugation of einspringen

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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 "einspringen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To temporarily substitute someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Kannst du morgen für mich einspringen?Can you fill in for me tomorrow?
  2. Er musste für seinen kranken Kollegen einspringen.He had to fill in for his sick colleague.
  3. Ich werde im Notfall einspringen.I will step in if necessary.

2.) "To intervene quickly in a situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste schnell einspringen, um das Problem zu lösen.He had to quickly step in to solve the problem.
  2. Sie hat sofort eingesprungen, als Hilfe benötigt wurde.She immediately jumped in when help was needed.
  3. Wir können jederzeit einspringen, wenn es nötig ist.We can step in anytime if necessary.
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