German–English dictionary

Einstandspflicht

The trait of sincerity and focused purpose.

einstecken

(idiomatic) To connect (an electrical device) to a plug socket.

einstehen

To affirm or warrant the correctness or truth of (something); also, to affirm or warrant (the truth of an assertion or statement).

einstehen für

(transitive) To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.

einsteigen

(transitive) To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.

Einstein

Albert Einstein, the world-famous 20th-century theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity.

Einsteinium

A transuranic chemical element (symbol Es) with atomic number 99: a soft, silvery, paramagnetic metal.

einstellbar

capable of being adjusted

einstellen

To demolish or level to the ground (a building or other structure). [from early 15th c.]

Einstellung

The process of adjusting a mechanism such that its parts are aligned; the condition of having its parts so adjusted.

Einstellung (of a control)

The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.

Einstellungen

(computing) The user-specified settings of parameters in interactive computer software

Einstellungsgespräch

A formal meeting, in person, for the assessment of a candidate or applicant. [from 20th c.]

Einstich

A hole, cut, or tear created by a sharp object.

Einstiegsloch

A hole in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground vaults and installations.

einstig

Of or pertaining to a specific period of time in the past, not extending to the present.

einstimmen

To cause to perceive or understand; to acquaint; to inform; to convince; to assure; to make certain.

einstimmig

Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.

Einstimmigkeit

The condition of agreement by all parties, the state of being unanimous.

einstmalig

(formal) Former; once; at one time.

einstufen

to identify by or divide into classes; to categorize

einstürzen

(ergative, figuratively) To render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally.

Eintags-

(biology) Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.

eintauchen

(ambitransitive) To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out

einteilen

(transitive) To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.

Einteiler

A one-piece suit combining trousers and jacket, worn for heavy or hot manual labour.

Einteilung

Control over something, especially with regard to disposing or dispensing with an action item (disposal of a concern, allocation of disbursed funds) or control over the arrangement or placement of certain things.

eintönig

Lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.

eintönig sprechen

To speak in a monotone.

Eintönigkeit

Tedium as a result of repetition or a lack of variety.

Eintopf

(uncountable, countable) A dish cooked by stewing. [from 18th c.]

Eintracht

A state of agreement; harmony; union.

Eintrag

A doorway that provides a means of entering a building.

eintragen

(transitive) To enter on a list; to enroll; to register.

Eintragung

The act of registering for something; registration.

eintreffen

(intransitive, copulative) To reach; to get to a certain place.

eintreiben

(ambitransitive) To demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.

eintreten

(intransitive) To voluntarily join a cause or organization, especially military service.

eintreten für

(transitive) To promote, advocate, or act as a champion for (a cause, etc.).

eintrichtern

(intransitive) To proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel; to condense or narrow.

Eintritt

The act or practice of admitting.

Eintrittskarte

A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, sporting event, etc.

Eintrittspreis

The cost or fee associated with attendance or entry.

Eintrittsrecht

A permission to enter.

eintunken

(transitive) To lower (a flag), particularly a national ensign, to a partially hoisted position in order to render or to return a salute. While lowered, the flag is said to be “at the dip.” A flag being carried on a staff may be dipped by leaning it forward at an approximate angle of 45 degrees.

eintüten

(transitive) To fit and attach a sleeve to an upper garment (e.g. to a shirt, blouse, sweater, jacket, coat, etc.) or to a folder.

Einundzwanzig

(card games) A common gambling card game in casinos, where the object is to get as close to 21 without going over.

einverleiben

To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.

Einvernehmen

(uncountable) A state whereby several parties share a view or opinion; the state of not contradicting one another.

einvernehmlich

Showing friendliness or goodwill.

einverstanden

Indicates agreement on the part of the speaker.

einverstanden sein

(intransitive) To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people.

Einverständnis

A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent consent, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.

Einwand

The act of objecting.

Einwände äußern

To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.

Einwände haben

(intransitive) To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.

Einwanderer

A non-native person who comes to a country from another country to permanently settle there.

Einwanderin

A non-native person who comes to a country from another country to permanently settle there.

einwandern

(intransitive) To move into a foreign country to stay permanently.

Einwanderung

The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country of which one is not native born for the purpose of permanent residence.

einwandfrei

In open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

einweben

(transitive) To combine (things) through weaving.

einweg-

That is designed to be discarded rather than reused, refilled or repaired.

Einwegartikel

Any object that is designed to be disposed of, rather than refilled or repaired.

einweichen

(transitive) to add liquid to a concentrated or dehydrated food to return it to its original consistency

einweihen

(intransitive, with in) To take (someone) into one's confidence, to speak in secret with.

Einweihung

(countable) The event, or the ceremony celebrating it, marking an official completion, opening, or beginning.

Einweihungsparty

(idiomatic) A party to celebrate moving into a new home.

einweisen

(transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration

Einweiser

(US) A person who gives directions for a crane or vehicle (that is challenging to navigate) from a different point of view to the moved load.

Einweisung

The act of being locked away, such as in an institution for the mentally ill or in jail.

einwenden

Chiefly followed by to, and sometimes by at or on: to object or be reluctant; to balk, to take exception.

einwerfen

(transitive) To let (a letter, etc.) fall into a postbox; hence, to send (a letter, email, or other message) in an offhand manner. [from 18th c.]

einwickeln

To wrap around, surround; to envelop.

einwilligen

(intransitive) To agree or assent to a proposal or a view; to give way. [from 16th c.]

Einwilligung

A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent consent, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.

einwirken

(transitive) To compress; to compact; to press into something or pack together.

Einwirkung

(uncountable) The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

Einwohner

(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]

Einwohnerin

(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]

Einwohnerzahl

(biology) A collection of organisms of a particular species, sharing a particular characteristic of interest, most often that of living in a given area.

Einzahl

(grammar) Referring to only one thing or person.

einzahlen

(transitive) To put money or funds into an account.

Einzahlung

(banking) Money placed in a bank account, as for safekeeping or to earn interest.

Einzäunen

(uncountable) The act of separating and surrounding an area, domain, or amount of something with a barrier.

Einzäunung

Material used to make fences, fences used as barriers or an enclosure.

einzeichnen

(transitive) To mark (a point on a graph, chart, etc).

Einzeiler

A short joke, especially one of a single sentence.

einzel

Designed for the use of only one.

Einzelbild

A piece of photographic film containing an image.

Einzelgänger

(intransitive, idiom) To defect, or to repudiate allegiance, fealty, affiliation, or membership. (For example, a spy or soldier in relation to a country; or a politician in relation to a political party; or an employee; or a club member.)

einzelgängerisch

(of an animal, especially an elephant) Vicious and solitary.

Einzelhandel

(business) The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.

Einzelhandelsabsatz

(business) The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.

Einzelhändler

A retail sales company or salesman.

Einzelheit

(countable) A part small enough to escape casual notice.

Einzelheiten

The details or specifics of something.

Einzelinhaber

A sole owner of an unincorporated business, also called a sole proprietor.

Einzelkind

Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.

einzeln

Relating to a single person or thing as opposed to more than one.

Einzelsieg

An individual victory.

Einzelsprache

(countable) A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

Einzelteil

A part of something that has been separated; a generally squat, thick, irregular piece of something, e.g. wood or stone.

Einzelteile

The collective parts of something which allow it to function.

einziehen

(transitive) To get; particularly, get from someone.

Einziehung

A person who has been drafted; a conscript or draftee.

einzig

Alone in a category.

einzigartig

A unique specimen.

Einzigartigkeit

Something unique and remarkable.

Einzigkeit

The state or quality of being unique or one of a kind.

Einzimmerwohnung

(British, Ireland) A form of rented accommodation consisting of a single room for use as both sitting room and bedroom; there may also be a small kitchen area and washing and toilet facilities, but these amenities are more commonly outside the room and shared by several tenants.

Einzug

(typography) The act of beginning a line or series of lines at a little distance within the flush line of the column or page, as in the common way of beginning the first line of a paragraph.

Einzugsbecken

(geography) An area of land from which water drains into a common outlet; drainage basin.

Einzugsgebiet

(geography) An area of land from which water drains into a common outlet; drainage basin.

einzwängen

(transitive) To place (an item) physically between two other, usually flat, items.

Eis

(uncountable) A dessert made from frozen sweetened cream or a similar substance, usually flavoured.

Eis am Stiel

(chiefly, _, US, Canada) Frozen fruit juice, flavored sugar water, or the like, on a stick, of a size to be one serving.

Eisbahn

A specially frozen surface of water on which people skate or play ice hockey; the building that houses such a surface.

Eisbärenjunges

The young of certain animals, chiefly large carnivorous mammals, including the bear, wolf, fox, lion and tiger.

Eisbärjunges

The young of certain animals, chiefly large carnivorous mammals, including the bear, wolf, fox, lion and tiger.

Eisbecher

(originally, US) A dessert consisting of ice cream with various toppings.

Eisberg

A huge mass of ocean-floating ice which has broken off a glacier or ice shelf [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

Eisbrecher

(watercraft) A ship designed to break through ice so that it, or other ships coming behind, can navigate on frozen seas.

Eisen

(not comparable) Made of the metal iron.

Eisenbahn

(chiefly, UK, Ireland, and, Commonwealth) A transport system using rails used to move passengers or goods.

Eisenbahnüberführung

(UK, Irish, Commonwealth, Philippines) A road or railway that passes over another, allowing routes to cross without interruption.

Eisengießer

The iron worker in charge of the blast furnace and the smelting operation.

eisenhaltig

Containing iron.

Eisenkraut

Verbena, a genus of herbaceous plants of which several species are extensively cultivated for the great beauty of their flowers; vervain.

Eisenschmied

A person who forges iron.

Eisenschmiedin

A person who forges iron.

Eisenwaren

Fixtures, equipment, fasteners, tools, and devices used for general-purpose construction and repair of a structure or object. Also such equipment as sold as stock by a store of the same name, e.g. hardware store.

eisern

(said of people and their conviction) Firm; unshakeable; unyielding; determined.

Eishaus

A deep cellar or outdoor building used for the storage of ice or snow; sometimes also used to store food at low temperature.

Eishockey

(North America) Ice hockey, a game on ice in which two teams of six players skate and try to score by shooting a puck into the opposing team's net, using their sticks.

Eishörnchen

A pastry shell to be filled with ice-cream, hence (UK, dated) an ice cream cone.

Eishügel

A ridge or hill of ice in an ice field.

eisig

Cold and icy.

eiskalt

(simile) Very cold.

Eiskasten

A household or commercial appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration (short form fridge).

Eiskeller

A deep cellar or outdoor building used for the storage of ice or snow; sometimes also used to store food at low temperature.

Eislauf

The act, or the sport, of skating on ice.

Eislaufen

The act, or the sport, of skating on ice.

Eisläufer

A person who skates.

Eisläuferin

A person who skates.

Eislawine

A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.

Eisprung

(physiology) The release of an ovum from an ovary.

Eisschrank

A box or compartment containing ice, typically used to keep provisions cool. [from 19th c.]

Eistüte

A pastry shell to be filled with ice-cream, hence (UK, dated) an ice cream cone.

Eiszapfen

A drooping, tapering shape of ice.