einlassen
German
Etymology
From Middle High German īnlāzen, from Old High German inlāzan. Equivalent to ein- (“in”) + lassen (“to let”).
Pronunciation
Verb
- (transitive, formal, of a person) to let in; to admit; to grant entry
- Trotz mehrmaligem Klopfen wurde er nicht eingelassen.
- Although he knocked several times, he was not let in.
- (transitive, chiefly of liquids, gases) to introduce; to cause to enter a room or fill a container, usually slowly
- Das Insektenvernichtungsmittel wird durch zwei Düsen eingelassen.
- The insecticide is introduced through two nozzles.
- (transitive, with Bad) to draw a bath; to run a bath
- Er lässt sich ein Bad ein.
- He is drawing himself a bath.
- (transitive, chiefly construction) to cause to be embedded in something; to recess; to inset
- Der Kühlschrank ist in die Küchenwand eingelassen.
- The refrigerator has been recessed into the kitchen wall.
- (reflexive, with auf + accusative) to get into; to become involved in (especially something risky)
- Er hätte sich nicht auf dieses Geschäft einlassen sollen.
- He shouldn’t have got into this deal.
- (reflexive, with mit) to become involved with somebody (usually one who is “bad company”, or for something risky or immoral)
- Er hat sich mit einer verheirateten Frau eingelassen.
- He’s become involved with a married woman.
- (reflexive, formal, law, usually of a defendant) to testify; to declare; to state
- Der Beschuldigte hat sich eingelassen, das Haus nie betreten zu haben.
- The accused has declared never to have entered the house.
Conjugation
Synonyms
- (let in): hereinlassen; hineinlassen; reinlassen; Zutritt gewähren
- (introduce): einleiten
- (declare): aussagen
Derived terms
Further reading
- “einlassen” in Duden online
Categories:
- German terms inherited from Middle High German
- German terms derived from Middle High German
- German terms inherited from Old High German
- German terms derived from Old High German
- German terms prefixed with ein-
- German 3-syllable words
- German terms with IPA pronunciation
- German transitive verbs
- German formal terms
- German terms with usage examples
- de:Construction
- German reflexive verbs
- de:Law