einpacken
wrap
Etwas in Papier oder eine Tasche legen, um es zu schützen oder mitzunehmen.
The German word "einpacken" is a verb that means "to pack" or "to wrap up". It is composed of the prefix "ein" (in) and the verb "packen" (to pack). "Einpacken" specifically refers to the act of putting items into a container or suitcase, among other contexts. It can also imply covering or enveloping something.
Similar words in German include "verpacken" (to package) and "umwickeln" (to wrap). The difference is that while "verpacken" often refers to packaging for shipping or selling items, and "umwickeln" focuses more on wrapping something around an object, "einpacken" emphasizes the act of placing items into a larger entity, typically for transportation.
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Examples
Er packt das Geschenk ein.verb
He wraps the gift.
Kannst du die Bücher bitte einpacken?verb
Can you wrap the books, please?
Er muss das Geschenk einpacken.verb
He has to wrap the gift.
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