verb
einbestellen
call in
Jemanden bitten oder sagen, dass er zu einer bestimmten Zeit an einen Ort kommen soll.
The German word "einbestellen" is a verb composed of:
- ein (prefix meaning "in" or "into")
- bestellen (meaning "to order" or "to summon")
Meaning:
"Einbestellen" primarily means to summon someone into a place, typically in a formal or official context (e.g., summoning someone to a meeting, interview, or office).
Similar words:
- aufbieten (to summon, to call upon)
- einladen (to invite)
- vorladen (to subpoena, to summon, often legal context)
Difference:
- "Einbestellen" is more formal and often implies a summons that is obligatory, not voluntary.
- "Einladen" implies a friendly invitation.
- "Vorladen" is mostly used in legal contexts for official summons.
- "Aufbieten" can be more general for calling upon someone to appear or contribute.
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Examples
Wir müssen den Techniker einbestellen.verb
We have to call in the technician.
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