einreichen

The German word "einreichen" is a verb that means "to submit" or "to hand in" (e.g., documents, applications).

• Made of:
  • reichen = to hand, reach, or provide
  • (prefix ein- indicates "in" or "into")

Similar words:

• "abgeben" (to give in, hand over)
• "übergeben" (to hand over)
• "einliefern" (to deliver, often in medical or institutional contexts)

Difference:

• "einreichen" specifically focuses on the formal action of submitting paperwork or requests, often for approval or review.
• "abgeben" is broader and can mean simply handing something over without the formal context.
• "übergeben" emphasizes physical handover, often personally.
• "einliefern" is used more for delivering people or things to a place, less about submitting documents.