verb

eingeben

enter

The German word "eingeben" is a verb composed of the prefix "ein-" (meaning "in" or "into") and the verb "geben" ("to give").

  • geben = to give
  • ein = into

"eingeben" means "to enter" (as in data input), "to inject" (medically), or "to administer" (e.g., medicine).

Similar words include:

  • eingeben vs. eingeben vs. eintragen (to input/register)
  • verabreichen (to administer, especially medicine)

Difference:

  • "eingeben" is generally used for entering data or giving something into something (e.g., giving a password, injecting medicine).
  • "eintragen" focuses more on registering or recording information officially.
  • "verabreichen" is broader for administering medicine or treatments but doesn't involve digital or manual data entry.

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Examples

Du musst deine Daten in das Formular eingeben.verb

You have to enter your data into the form.

Du kannst den Code jetzt eingeben.verb

You can enter the code now.

Sie geben ihre Daten in das Formular ein.verb

They enter their data into the form.

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