German word

einräumen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌʁɔʏ̯mən/

Meaning

  • verbput away

Example

Ich räume das Geschirr in die Spülmaschine ein.

I put the dishes in the dishwasher.

Illustration for einräumen (put away)

More examples

Nach dem Kochen räumt sie das Geschirr in die Spülmaschine ein.

After cooking, she puts the dishes in the dishwasher.

Core concept

Objects are moved into their assigned space, while an idea or claim is given a place in the discussion.

Common phrases

  • das Geschirr in die Spülmaschine einräumen

    put the dishes in the dishwasher

  • Lebensmittel in den Kühlschrank einräumen

    put food in the refrigerator

  • Bücher ins Regal einräumen

    put books on the shelf

Similar words

wegräumen: Returning scattered things to their usual places to clear them away.
aufräumen: Organizing a room or table so its contents are neat and orderly.
verstauen: Packing objects tightly into a bag or box so they stay firmly in place.
zugeben: Admitting the truth or openly acknowledging a mistake.

Definition in German

etwas in einen bestimmten Platz oder Behälter bringen und dort ordentlich verstauen; im übertragenen Sinn jemandem etwas zugestehen oder eine Tatsache zugeben

Word origin

Einräumen combines ein, meaning inward or in, with räumen, meaning to clear or arrange a space, and its concrete sense extends to granting or admitting something.

Usage tips

  • Einräumen is a separable verb: Ich räume das Geschirr ein, but the prefix stays attached after a modal verb, as in Ich muss das Geschirr einräumen.

Other meanings

  • admitverb
  • grantverb

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