einladen
invite
Jemandem freundlich vorschlagen, zu einem Treffen, Essen oder einer Feier zu kommen.
The German word "einladen" is a verb meaning "to invite" or "to load (something in)" depending on context. It is formed from the prefix "ein-" (meaning "in" or "into") and the verb "laden" which means "to load".
Similar words:
- auffordern (to request, invite)
- bitten (to ask, request)
- einladen zu (specifically to invite to an event)
Differences:
- einladen specifically implies inviting someone to an event or occasion, or literally loading something in (e.g., loading goods into a vehicle).
- auffordern and bitten are more general for requests or asking, and do not necessarily involve invitations to social gatherings.
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Examples
Ich lade meine Freunde zum Essen ein.verb
I am inviting my friends to dinner.
Er lädt sie zur Party ein.verb
He invites her to the party.
Wir laden dich herzlich zur Feier ein.verb
We cordially invite you to the celebration.
Sie laden Freunde zum Abendessen ein.verb
They invite friends for dinner.
Sie lädt ihre Freunde zur Party ein.verb
She invites her friends to the party.
Sie laden Freunde zur Party ein.verb
They invite friends to the party
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