Einsitzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einsitzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "serve time", "be imprisoned" or "be incarcerated".

Essential properties of "einsitzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einsitzen
  • Simple past: saß ein
  • Participle: eingesessen

See full conjugation of einsitzen

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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 "einsitzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To serve a prison sentence"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss noch zwei Jahre einsitzen.He still has to serve two more years.
  2. Nach dem Urteil musste er sofort einsitzen.After the verdict, he had to go to prison immediately.
  3. Viele Jahre einsitzen hat ihn verändert.Serving many years in prison has changed him.
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