German word

eingehend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯ngeːənt/

Meaning

  • adverbthoroughly

Example

Wir sollten die Daten eingehend prüfen.

We should examine the data thoroughly.

Illustration for eingehend (thoroughly)

More examples

Im Bericht wurde das Thema eingehend behandelt.

The topic was dealt with thoroughly in the report.

Core concept

An investigator follows every part of a matter instead of stopping at its surface.

Common phrases

  • eingehend betrachten

    examine thoroughly

  • eingehend behandeln

    deal with thoroughly

  • eingehend erörtern

    discuss thoroughly

Similar words

ausführlich: In a detailed and fully developed way.
genau: Accurately, with close attention to factual or numerical correctness.
sorgfältig: With care and attention to detail throughout the task.
gründlich: Completely and systematically, with nothing important overlooked.

Definition in German

Etwas genau und bis ins Detail untersuchen oder behandeln.

Word origin

"Eingehend" developed from "eingehen" in the sense of going into a subject, with the participle used adverbially to describe detailed treatment.

Usage tips

  • In "sich eingehend mit etwas beschäftigen," the preposition "mit" requires the dative case.

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