Einschalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einschalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "turn on", "switch on" or "power on".

Essential properties of "einschalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einschalten
  • Simple past: schaltete ein
  • Participle: eingeschaltet

See full conjugation of einschalten

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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 "einschalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To turn on an electrical device"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte schalten Sie den Fernseher ein.Please turn on the television.
  2. Kannst du das Radio einschalten?Can you turn on the radio?
  3. Er hat vergessen, sein Handy einzuschalten.He forgot to turn on his phone.

2.) "To involve someone or something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir sollten die Experten in die Diskussion einschalten.We should involve the experts in the discussion.
  2. Die Polizei wurde in die Ermittlungen einschaltet.The police were involved in the investigation.
  3. Bitte schalten Sie mich in dieses Projekt ein.Please involve me in this project.

3.) "To switch channels"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Können Sie bitte den Nachrichtensender einschalten?Can you please switch to the news channel?
  2. Er schaltete den Sportkanal ein.He switched to the sports channel.
  3. Lass uns einen anderen Radiosender einschalten.Let's switch to another radio station.
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