English–German

“catch up with” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nhoːlən/

Example

Er hat mich eingeholt.

He caught up with me.

Illustration for einholen (catch up with)

How to say “catch up with” in German

“Catch up with” in German is einholen.

A person behind closes the distance until reaching someone ahead, or brings a missing item back within reach.

Full entry for einholen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with einholen

Nach dem Fehlstart konnte der Läufer den Rückstand einholen.

After the false start, the runner was able to make up the deficit.

Tips for using einholen

  • In a present-tense main clause, the prefix separates, as in 'Er holt mich ein'; the perfect uses haben and the participle 'eingeholt'.

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