German Conversation · Level 15
88 words
German word
einpacken
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯npakən/
Meaning
- verbpack
Example
Ich packe meinen Koffer für die Reise ein.
I am packing my suitcase for the trip.
More examples
Für die Feier muss sie die Geschenke schön einpacken.
For the celebration, she has to wrap the gifts nicely.
Core concept
Loose things disappear into a container, or an item is enclosed in paper or another covering for carrying or giving.
Common phrases
Geschenke einpacken
wrap gifts
Picknickkorb einpacken
pack a picnic basket
Lunchbox einpacken
pack a lunchbox
Similar words
packen: Putting items together in a bag or box.
verpacken: Enclosing goods in packaging for shipping or sale.
einwickeln: Covering an item completely with paper or cloth.
einräumen: Placing items neatly on shelves or in a storage box.
Definition in German
Sachen in eine Tasche oder einen Koffer legen und so ordnen oder verschließen, dass sie nicht herausfallen.
Word origin
The verb is formed from "ein-" and "packen", so its meanings extend from putting something in a container to wrapping or packaging it.
Usage tips
- For a gift or shop purchase, "etwas einpacken" means to wrap it, while "etwas verpacken" more often emphasizes packaging for protection or transport.
Other meanings
- wrapverb
- packageverb
Opposites
- auspackenunpackverb
Related words
- Einpackservicewrapping servicenoun
- eingepacktwrappedadjective