einweihen
inaugurate · break in
Etwas zum ersten Mal offiziell benutzen oder eröffnen, oft mit einer kleinen Feier oder Zeremonie.
The German word "einweihen" is a verb that means "to inaugurate" or "to dedicate". It is made up of the prefix "ein-" and the verb "weihen", which means "to consecrate" or "to sanctify". "Einweihen" is often used in the context of opening a new building, facility, or event formally.
Similar words in German include "eröffnen" (to open), "weihen" (to consecrate), and "dedizieren" (to dedicate in a more abstract or literary sense).
Differences:
- "Eröffnen" (to open) is more general and can be used for starting services, exhibitions, events, etc. It doesn't have the ceremonial or official connotation of "einweihen".
- "Weihen" (to consecrate) is more solemn and religious, used chiefly in a spiritual or ecclesiastical context.
- "Dedizieren" (to dedicate) is more specialized and often used in intellectual or artistic contexts, such as dedicating a book.
Thus, "einweihen" implies a formal and often ceremonial initiation, usually involving people who officially authorize or celebrate the commencement of the intended use.
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Examples
Wir werden morgen das neue Bürogebäude einweihen.verb
We will inaugurate the new office building tomorrow.
Wann weiht ihr die neue Küche endlich ein?verb
When are you finally inaugurating the new kitchen?
Letzte Woche haben wir den neuen Gemeinschaftsraum mit einem kleinen Fest eingeweiht.verb
Last week we inaugurated the new community room with a small celebration.
Nachdem der Umbau fertig war, weihten wir die renovierte Bibliothek feierlich ein.verb
After the renovation was finished, we inaugurated the renovated library ceremonially.
Zum Start des Semesters wollen wir den neuen Lernraum offiziell einweihen.verb
At the start of the semester we want to officially inaugurate the new learning space.
Hast du die neuen Wanderschuhe schon eingeweiht?verb
Have you broken in your new hiking boots yet?
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