Before you start
Meet einbringen
Read how the verb is used, then write your own 10 sentences with it.
Build the meaning
ein- + bringen
- ein-
- inward, into a place or group
- bringen
- to bring
Bring something into a shared place or effort.
So einbringen means to contribute; to bring in.
A memory aid, not a rule: prefixes change meaning from verb to verb.
Learning approach inspired by this explanation in r/German.
Verb family
More verbs built on bringen
Same base verb, a different prefix, a new meaning.
Separable verb: ein·bringen
In a main clause the prefix ein splits off and goes to the end. After weil, dass and other subordinating words, the verb stays in one piece at the end.
Main clauseWir bringen heute unsere Ernte ein.We bring food in today.
Subordinate clauseSie bleibt, weil sie viel einbringt.She stays because she contributes a lot.
Participle: eingebrachtzu-infinitive: einzubringen
Forms
How einbringen changes
| Pronoun | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | bringe ein | brachte ein |
| du | bringst ein | brachtest ein |
| er/sie/es | bringt ein | brachte ein |
| wir | bringen ein | brachten ein |
| ihr | bringt ein | brachtet ein |
| Sie | bringen ein | brachten ein |
Partizip II eingebracht · Perfekt with haben
Three examples
- 1Ich bringe eine neue Idee ein.I contribute a new idea.prefix goes to the end
- 2Sie hat einen guten Vorschlag eingebracht.She contributed a good suggestion.Perfekt with haben
- 3Er arbeitet mit, weil er viel einbringt.He helps out because he contributes a lot.verb at the end after weil
Task 1 of 10 · Build a sentence
Build a German sentence using these words:
ein·bringen + der Vorschlag
Your challenge
- 1Use the present tense.
- 2Include der Vorschlag as the thing contributed.
Task 2 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
I contributed it to the meetingdas Treffen · die Besprechung (work).
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Task 3 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
When we were at workdie Arbeit, she contributed a lot.
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Task 4 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
He contributes ideasdie Idee, die Ideen because he wants to help us.
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Task 5 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
The woman who contributes ideas is my new bossdie Chefin.
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Task 6 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
You should contribute your ideasdie Idee, die Ideen at the meetingdas Treffen · die Besprechung (work).
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Task 7 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
She is happyfroh to contribute her ideasdie Idee, die Ideen to the classder Unterricht.
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Task 8 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
What ideasdie Idee, die Ideen did you contribute to the projectdas Projekt?
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Task 9 of 10 · Build a sentence
Build a German sentence using these words:
ein·bringen + der Vorschlag + obwohl
Your challenge
- 1Start with an obwohl-clause.
- 2Put the verb at the end of that clause.
- 3Use the present tense and include der Vorschlag.
Task 10 of 10 · Free writing
Answer in one full German sentence:
What would you contribute to a family party?
Your challenge
- 1Answer with a thing you would contribute.
- 2Use würde with the target verb.