15초 만에
- Used for typing information into any digital device or system.
- A separable verb: 'ein' often moves to the end.
- Essential for office work, online shopping, and using apps.
뜻
This phrase is what you use whenever you're typing information into a computer, phone, or any digital device. It’s the digital equivalent of 'filling out a form' or 'inputting info' into a system.
주요 예문
3 / 7At the office
Ich muss heute noch viele Kundendaten eingeben.
I still have to enter a lot of customer data today.
Helping a friend with a new phone
Du musst hier dein WLAN-Passwort eingeben.
You have to enter your Wi-Fi password here.
Online shopping
Bitte geben Sie Ihre Lieferadresse ein.
Please enter your delivery address.
문화적 배경
Germany has very strict laws about what data you can be asked to 'eingeben'. For example, you are rarely required to enter your middle name or ethnic background on standard forms. In Switzerland, when you 'Daten eingeben' for a bank, you might notice fields for four different national languages. Precision is highly valued. Austrian digital administration (E-Government) is quite advanced. Using the 'Handysignatur' (mobile signature) is a common way to 'Daten eingeben' securely for taxes. In the tech world, 'Garbage In, Garbage Out' is translated as 'Müll rein, Müll raus'. It emphasizes that if you 'falsche Daten eingeben', you get wrong results.
The 'Ein' Rule
Whenever you move something from the outside to the inside of a system, use the prefix 'ein-'. This works for 'einloggen', 'eintragen', and 'eingeben'.
Plurality
Remember that 'Daten' is always plural. You cannot say 'ein Daten'. If you mean a single piece of data, use 'ein Datensatz' or 'eine Angabe'.
15초 만에
- Used for typing information into any digital device or system.
- A separable verb: 'ein' often moves to the end.
- Essential for office work, online shopping, and using apps.
What It Means
Daten eingeben is the bread and butter of the digital age. It describes the physical and mental act of transferring information into a digital format. Whether you are typing your name into a website or updating a massive spreadsheet at work, you are doing this. It sounds technical, but we do it hundreds of times a day without thinking. It is the bridge between your thoughts and the computer's memory.
How To Use It
In a sentence, eingeben is a separable verb. This means the ein part often jumps to the very end of the sentence. For example, you would say: Ich gebe die Zahlen ein. If you are using a helping verb like muss (must), the whole word stays together at the end: Ich muss die Daten eingeben. It usually takes a direct object—the thing you are typing in. You can replace Daten with specific things like Passwort (password) or Adresse (address).
When To Use It
You will hear this constantly in professional environments. Use it when talking to your boss about progress on a project. It is also the standard term you will see on German websites and apps. When a website asks for your credit card info, it might say: Bitte geben Sie Ihre Daten ein. You can also use it casually when helping a friend set up their new smartphone. It is a very versatile, everyday term.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this if you are just 'telling' someone something. If you are giving your phone number to a person at a bar, you use geben or sagen. Eingeben implies a machine is involved. Also, avoid it for writing in a physical diary or notebook. For paper and pen, use aufschreiben or eintragen. Using eingeben for a paper notebook makes you sound like a robot trying to blend in with humans.
Cultural Background
Germany is famous for its love of bureaucracy and precision. This extends to how data is handled. There is a huge emphasis on Datenschutz (data protection). When you are asked to Daten eingeben, you will often see a long disclaimer about the DSGVO (GDPR). Germans are generally more cautious about what they type into forms compared to Americans. Entering data is seen as a formal act of sharing your private sphere with a system.
Common Variations
You will often see Eingabe used as a noun, meaning 'the input'. Another common one is eintragen. While eingeben is for the act of typing, eintragen is more about 'registering' or 'enrolling' in a list. If you are filling out a physical guest list, use eintragen. If you are typing your login into Netflix, stick with eingeben. Both are common, but eingeben is the tech-savvier choice.
사용 참고사항
This is a neutral, everyday collocation. It is perfectly safe to use in any professional or private digital context. Just remember the separable verb rules!
The 'Ein' Rule
Whenever you move something from the outside to the inside of a system, use the prefix 'ein-'. This works for 'einloggen', 'eintragen', and 'eingeben'.
Plurality
Remember that 'Daten' is always plural. You cannot say 'ein Daten'. If you mean a single piece of data, use 'ein Datensatz' or 'eine Angabe'.
Privacy First
If someone asks you to 'Daten eingeben' on a suspicious site, you can say: 'Ich möchte meine Daten nicht angeben.' (I don't want to provide my data).
예시
7Ich muss heute noch viele Kundendaten eingeben.
I still have to enter a lot of customer data today.
Standard professional usage for administrative tasks.
Du musst hier dein WLAN-Passwort eingeben.
You have to enter your Wi-Fi password here.
Common casual instruction for tech setups.
Bitte geben Sie Ihre Lieferadresse ein.
Please enter your delivery address.
Typical prompt you will see on German e-commerce sites.
Moment, ich gebe nur schnell das Ziel ins Navi ein.
Wait, I'm just quickly entering the destination into the GPS.
Using 'eingeben' for navigation systems is very common.
Mein Job ist es, den ganzen Tag nur Daten einzugeben. Ich bin ein Roboter!
My job is just entering data all day. I'm a robot!
Self-deprecating humor about repetitive tasks.
Ich habe die Daten schon dreimal eingegeben, aber nichts passiert!
I've already entered the data three times, but nothing is happening!
Expressing frustration with technology.
Können Sie diese Informationen für mich eingeben?
Could you enter this information for me?
Polite request in a formal service setting.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'eingeben' in the present tense.
Ich ______ die Adresse in das Formular ______.
In the present tense, 'eingeben' is separated. 'Ich' takes the ending '-e'.
Which sentence is correct in the perfect tense?
A) Ich habe das Passwort eingeben. B) Ich habe das Passwort eingegeben. C) Ich habe das Passwort gegegeben ein.
The past participle of 'eingeben' is 'eingegeben'.
Match the German phrase with its English meaning.
1. Passwort eingeben, 2. Daten löschen, 3. Daten speichern
Eingeben = Enter, Löschen = Delete, Speichern = Save.
Complete the dialogue.
Chef: 'Hast du die Zahlen schon ______?' Angestellter: 'Ja, ich habe sie gerade ______.'
Both blanks require the past participle 'eingegeben' because of the auxiliary verb 'haben'.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Ich ______ die Adresse in das Formular ______.
In the present tense, 'eingeben' is separated. 'Ich' takes the ending '-e'.
A) Ich habe das Passwort eingeben. B) Ich habe das Passwort eingegeben. C) Ich habe das Passwort gegegeben ein.
The past participle of 'eingeben' is 'eingegeben'.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Eingeben = Enter, Löschen = Delete, Speichern = Save.
Chef: 'Hast du die Zahlen schon ______?' Angestellter: 'Ja, ich habe sie gerade ______.'
Both blanks require the past participle 'eingegeben' because of the auxiliary verb 'haben'.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Mostly, yes. It refers to digital input on computers, phones, tablets, or even ATMs.
Yes, 'eintippen' is a more casual synonym that emphasizes the act of typing.
The noun is 'die Dateneingabe' (feminine).
Usually yes, 'die Daten'. If speaking generally, you can omit it: 'Ich muss Daten eingeben.'
It is 'in den Computer' (accusative) because there is movement/direction involved.
Even then, you can say 'Daten eingeben', though 'per Sprachbefehl steuern' is more specific.
It is neutral. It's used in both professional software and casual apps.
You say 'Daten erneut eingeben' or 'wiederholen'.
'Daten' are raw facts/numbers; 'Informationen' are processed and meaningful.
No, use 'stecken'. 'Eingeben' is for information.
관련 표현
Daten speichern
similarTo save data
Daten löschen
contrastTo delete data
Daten verarbeiten
builds onTo process data
Eingabemaske
specialized formInput mask/form
Daten übertragen
similarTo transfer data
