Einsteigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einsteigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to get in", "to board" or "to embark".

Essential properties of "einsteigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einsteigen
  • Simple past: stieg ein
  • Participle: eingestiegen

See full conjugation of einsteigen

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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 "einsteigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To get in/on (a vehicle)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte steigen Sie vorsichtig in den Bus ein.Please get on the bus carefully.
  2. Wir müssen jetzt einsteigen, der Zug fährt gleich ab.We have to get on now, the train is leaving soon.
  3. Die Passagiere stiegen nacheinander ins Flugzeug ein.The passengers boarded the plane one after another.

2.) "To start participating in an activity or project"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er möchte in das Familienunternehmen einsteigen.He wants to join the family business.
  2. Wann steigst du in das Projekt ein?When do you join the project?
  3. Sie ist gerade in die Politik eingestiegen.She has just entered politics.
  4. Er plant, bald in das neue Team einzusteigen.He plans to join the new team soon.

3.) "To break into a place"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Diebe sind durch das Fenster eingestiegen.The thieves broke in through the window.
  2. Jemand hat versucht, in mein Auto einzusteigen.Someone tried to break into my car.
  3. Die Polizei vermutet, dass der Täter über den Balkon eingestiegen ist.The police suspect that the perpetrator broke in via the balcony.
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