verb

einliefern

admit

The German word "einliefern" is a verb meaning "to admit" (especially into a hospital or institution) or "to deliver in".

  • It is made up of the parts:
    • ein (prefix meaning "in" or "into"),
    • liefern (verb meaning "to deliver" or "to supply").

Similar words:

  • aufnehmen (to take in, to admit),
  • einweisen (to admit, to commit someone to a hospital),
  • zuliefern (to supply/ deliver to).

Differences:

  • einliefern stresses the act of bringing or admitting someone/something into a place (often medical or institutional
    context), while
  • aufnehmen is broader, meaning to receive or take in,
  • einweisen often implies an official or formal admission,
  • zuliefern focuses on delivering or supplying materials or goods rather than admission.

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Examples

Der Patient wurde ins Krankenhaus eingeliefert.verb

The patient was admitted to the hospital.

Der Arzt muss den verletzten Patienten ins Krankenhaus einliefern.verb

The doctor has to admit the injured patient to the hospital.

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