Einstecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einstecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to put in", "to pocket" or "to tuck in".

Essential properties of "einstecken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einstecken
  • Simple past: steckte ein
  • Participle: eingesteckt

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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 "einstecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To put in (pocket/bag)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Geld in seine Tasche eingesteckt.He put the money in his pocket.
  2. Ich muss noch den Schlüssel einstecken.I still need to put the key in.
  3. Sie hat das Handy schnell eingesteckt.She quickly put the phone away.

2.) "To take (criticism/defeat)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste viel Kritik einstecken.He had to take a lot of criticism.
  2. Sie kann Niederlagen gut einstecken.She can take defeats well.
  3. Manchmal muss man einfach einstecken.Sometimes you just have to take it.

3.) "To plug in"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte den Stecker einstecken.Please plug in the plug.
  2. Du musst das Ladegerät einstecken.You need to plug in the charger.
  3. Er hat den Fernseher eingesteckt.He plugged in the TV.
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