English–German
“lock up” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌʃpɛʁən/
Example
Er sperrt den Hund im Haus ein.
He locks the dog in the house.
How to say “lock up” in German
“Lock up” in German is einsperren.
A person, animal, or object shut behind a closed door or barrier, with no route out.
Example sentences with einsperren
Die Eltern wollten das Tier nicht in der Garage einsperren.
The parents did not want to lock the animal up in the garage.
Tips for using einsperren
- In a main clause, ein separates from the verb, as in Er sperrt den Hund ein.