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initiate in German

initiate in German is Eingeweihte, Eingeweihter, Initiierte — initiate means to start something, especially a formal process.

initiate in German

Eingeweihte
noun
A new member of an organization.
Eingeweihter
noun
A new member of an organization.
Initiierte
noun
A new member of an organization.
Initiierter
noun
A new member of an organization.
Eingeweihte
noun
One who has been through a ceremony of initiation.
Eingeweihter
noun
One who has been through a ceremony of initiation.
beginnen
verb
(transitive) To begin; to start.
einführen
verb
(transitive) To instruct in the rudiments or principles; to introduce.

What does "initiate" mean?

  1. verb To start something, especially a formal process.
    "The company initiated an investigation into the complaint."
  2. verb To formally introduce someone into a group, often through a ritual or ceremony.
    "New members are initiated into the fraternity during a private ceremony."
  3. noun Someone who has just been admitted into a group, or who is well-versed in a particular subject.
    "As an initiate, she was still learning the group's traditions."
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initiate in a sentence

  • The company initiated an investigation into the complaint.
  • Talks were initiated between the two governments last week.
  • New members are initiated into the fraternity during a private ceremony.
  • As an initiate, she was still learning the group's traditions.

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What is "initiate" in German?

"initiate" in German is Eingeweihte, Eingeweihter, Initiierte. initiate means: To start something, especially a formal process.

How do you use "initiate" in a sentence?

Example: "The company initiated an investigation into the complaint." In German, "initiate" is Eingeweihte, Eingeweihter, Initiierte.

Are there other ways to say "initiate" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "initiate": Eingeweihte, Eingeweihter, Initiierte, Initiierter, beginnen, einführen.

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