Eintreiben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Eintreiben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to collect", "to recover" or "to exact".

Essential properties of "eintreiben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: eintreiben
  • Simple past: trieb ein
  • Participle: eingetrieben

See full conjugation of eintreiben

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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 "eintreiben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To collect money or outstanding debts"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Gläubiger musste das Geld eintreiben.The creditor had to collect the money.
  2. Die Firma versucht, die Schulden einzutreiben.The company is trying to collect the debts.
  3. Er hat das Geld erfolgreich eingetrieben.He successfully collected the money.

2.) "To gather animals"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Bauer musste die Kühe eintreiben.The farmer had to drive in the cows.
  2. Am Abend werden die Schafe eingetrieben.In the evening, the sheep are herded in.
  3. Er hat die Pferde in den Stall eingetrieben.He drove the horses into the stable.
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