einschalten
turn on · switch on
Etwas aktivieren, damit es funktioniert oder Strom bekommt.
The German word "einschalten" is a separable verb meaning "to switch on" or "to turn on" (e.g., a device or machine).
- Composed of:
- ein (prefix meaning "in" or "on")
- schalten (verb meaning "to switch" or "to operate")
Similar words:
- anschalten – also "to switch on," often interchangeable with einschalten
- einschalten vs. anmachen – anmachen is colloquial and often used for turning on lights or informal situations; einschalten is a bit more formal or technical.
- ausschalten – means "to switch off," the opposite of einschalten.
Difference:
"einschalten" focuses on activating power or function, often in technical contexts, while "anmachen" is more casual and often used in everyday language.
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Examples
Bitte schalten Sie das Licht ein.verb
Please turn on the light.
Er schaltet den Fernseher ein.verb
He turns on the television.
Kannst du das Licht einschalten?verb
Can you turn on the light?
Er wird den Fernseher einschalten.verb
He will switch on the TV.
Bitte schalten Sie den Fernseher ein.verb
Please turn on the TV.
Er will das Licht einschalten.verb
He wants to turn on the light.
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