German word

Einbau

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nbaʊ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nouninstallation

Example

Beim Einbau der Maschine muss man vorsichtig sein.

Care must be taken when installing the machine.

Illustration for Einbau (installation)

More examples

Nach dem Einbau sollten alle Anschlüsse geprüft werden.

After installation, all connections should be checked.

Core concept

A machine part placed into its permanent housing so that the complete system appears and works as one unit.

Common phrases

  • vor dem Einbau

    before installation

  • nach dem Einbau

    after installation

  • mit dem Einbau

    with installation

Similar words

Installation: The process of installing machinery or equipment in its proper place for operation.
Montage: The assembly of separate parts into one working machine or device.
Anschluss: The connection of wiring or pipes needed to make equipment operational.

Definition in German

Die Handlung oder das Ergebnis, ein Bauteil in eine Vorrichtung so einzufügen, dass es dort dauerhaft Teil des Systems ist.

Word origin

The noun Einbau comes from einbauen, a compound of ein- ('in') and bauen ('to build' or 'construct').

Usage tips

  • In compounds such as Einbauküche, Einbau describes a fitted feature, so Einbauküche means 'fitted kitchen' rather than a kitchen installation in progress.

Other meanings

  • fittingnoun
  • integrationnoun

Opposites

  • Ausbauremovalnoun
  • Demontagedismantlingnoun

Related words

  • einbaueninstallverb
  • Einbauteilbuilt-in componentnoun
  • Einbausatzinstallation kitnoun

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