15초 만에
- Used for submitting official documents like visas or tax returns.
- A separable verb where 'ein' moves to the end of the sentence.
- Essential for professional communication and navigating German bureaucracy.
뜻
Think of this as the official way to hand something over to an authority or an office. It’s like saying 'here is my paperwork' for a job, a visa, or even a vacation request.
주요 예문
3 / 6Requesting time off at work
Ich muss noch meinen Urlaubsantrag einreichen.
I still need to submit my vacation request.
Submitting a university paper
Hast du deine Masterarbeit schon eingereicht?
Have you submitted your master's thesis yet?
Dealing with the tax office
Die Steuererklärung muss bis Ende des Monats eingereicht werden.
The tax return must be submitted by the end of the month.
문화적 배경
The 'Stempel' (stamp) culture is real. Even when you 'einreichen' something digitally, you often receive a 'Eingangsbestätigung' (confirmation of receipt) which is culturally vital for peace of mind. In Austria, the term 'einreichen' is also used in architecture and construction for the 'Einreichplan' (submission plan), which is the official set of blueprints sent to the building authority. Swiss bureaucracy is highly efficient, and 'einreichen' is often done through local 'Gemeinde' (municipality) portals. The term remains strictly formal. In modern German startups, 'einreichen' is being replaced by English 'submit' in speech, but in any legal or HR document, 'einreichen' remains the only acceptable term.
The 'Separable' Rule
Always remember that 'ein' goes to the end in the present tense. 'Ich reiche ein' is correct, 'Ich einreiche' is not.
Don't be too formal
Don't use 'einreichen' when giving a gift to a friend. It sounds like you're giving them a tax audit!
15초 만에
- Used for submitting official documents like visas or tax returns.
- A separable verb where 'ein' moves to the end of the sentence.
- Essential for professional communication and navigating German bureaucracy.
What It Means
Einreichen is all about the act of formally submitting a document. It implies a process is starting. You aren't just giving something to a friend. You are handing it to a system. It feels official and organized. It is the bridge between your paperwork and a decision.
How To Use It
You use it with the accusative case. You einreichen something (a document, an application, a complaint). It is a separable verb. This means in a simple sentence, the ein flies to the end. For example: Ich reiche den Antrag ein. It sounds very clean and precise. Use it when there is a 'before' and 'after' to your submission.
When To Use It
Use this at work for your expense reports. Use it at the university for your thesis. Use it with the government for your tax return. It’s perfect for any situation involving a 'Büro' (office). Even in casual settings, you can use it for things like a vacation request to your boss. It shows you know the professional rules of the game.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for casual favors. If you give a book to a friend, don't say einreichen. That would sound like your friend is a government agency. Avoid it for physical objects that aren't documents. You don't einreichen a hammer or a pizza. Unless, of course, that pizza is part of a very strange legal evidence file.
Cultural Background
Germany is famous for its 'Bürokratie' (bureaucracy). Einreichen is the heartbeat of this system. Historically, it meant physically handing a paper over a counter. Today, it’s mostly digital. However, the feeling of 'officialdom' remains. Germans value the correct procedure. Using this word shows you respect that order. It’s a linguistic sign that you are 'playing by the rules'.
Common Variations
You might hear abgeben, which is more general for 'handing in'. There is also vorlegen, which means 'to present' or 'to show'. But einreichen remains the king of formal submissions. If you want to sound like you mean business, this is your word. It carries the weight of expectation for a formal response.
사용 참고사항
This is a formal/neutral verb. It is the standard term for professional and administrative contexts. Avoid using it for casual physical exchanges like giving a friend a gift.
The 'Separable' Rule
Always remember that 'ein' goes to the end in the present tense. 'Ich reiche ein' is correct, 'Ich einreiche' is not.
Don't be too formal
Don't use 'einreichen' when giving a gift to a friend. It sounds like you're giving them a tax audit!
The Power of 'Frist'
In Germany, 'einreichen' is almost always connected to a 'Frist' (deadline). Always check the 'Abgabefrist'!
예시
6Ich muss noch meinen Urlaubsantrag einreichen.
I still need to submit my vacation request.
Standard professional use for internal company processes.
Hast du deine Masterarbeit schon eingereicht?
Have you submitted your master's thesis yet?
The past participle is 'eingereicht'.
Die Steuererklärung muss bis Ende des Monats eingereicht werden.
The tax return must be submitted by the end of the month.
Passive construction often used in official deadlines.
Reich den Bericht einfach online ein!
Just submit the report online!
Imperative form in a casual digital context.
Ich werde eine Beschwerde bei meiner Frau einreichen.
I'm going to file a complaint with my wife.
Using formal bureaucratic language for domestic life adds a layer of irony.
Bitte reichen Sie alle Unterlagen im Original ein.
Please submit all documents in their original form.
Common instruction found on government websites.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'einreichen' in the present tense.
Ich _______ {den|m} Antrag morgen _______.
It is a separable verb, so 'reiche' stays in second position and 'ein' goes to the end.
Which sentence is correct for a formal job application?
Which one sounds most professional?
'Einreichen' is the standard professional term for submitting application documents.
Complete the dialogue between a boss and an employee.
Chef: 'Wo ist {der|m} Bericht?' Mitarbeiter: 'Ich habe ihn gestern beim Sekretariat _______.'
The perfect tense of 'einreichen' is 'eingereicht'.
Match the verb to the situation.
1. Passing the pepper. 2. Submitting a tax return.
'Reichen' is for passing objects; 'einreichen' is for formal submission.
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연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Ich _______ {den|m} Antrag morgen _______.
It is a separable verb, so 'reiche' stays in second position and 'ein' goes to the end.
Which one sounds most professional?
'Einreichen' is the standard professional term for submitting application documents.
Chef: 'Wo ist {der|m} Bericht?' Mitarbeiter: 'Ich habe ihn gestern beim Sekretariat _______.'
The perfect tense of 'einreichen' is 'eingereicht'.
1. Passing the pepper. 2. Submitting a tax return.
'Reichen' is for passing objects; 'einreichen' is for formal submission.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but it sounds very formal. 'Abgeben' is much more common for students.
'Einreichen' is for formal processes (taxes, visas). 'Abgeben' is for general handing over (homework, a key).
No, nowadays it is used for digital submissions (PDFs, online forms) just as much.
Use 'bei' for the institution (bei der Versicherung) and 'für' for the purpose (für das Visum).
It is a weak verb: reichen, reichte, gereicht.
No, you can only 'einreichen' documents, requests, or proposals.
It means to submit a document later because it was missing from the original submission.
No, unless you are jokingly asking someone to 'submit' an application to be your partner.
Say: 'Ich habe es eingereicht.'
Yes, but mostly in professional or administrative conversations.
관련 표현
einen Antrag stellen
similarto make an application
abgeben
synonymto hand in
vorlegen
similarto present/show
einreichen bei
specialized formto submit to
nachreichen
builds onto submit later
