ein|gehen
Translation
to arrive (mail, payment), to die (plants), to shrink, to address (a topic)
Examples
Die Zahlung ist gestern eingegangen.
The payment arrived yesterday.
Die Pflanze ist ohne Wasser eingegangen.
The plant died without water.
Er geht auf meine Frage nicht ein.
He doesn't address my question.
Der Pullover ist beim Waschen eingegangen.
The sweater shrank in the wash.
Grammar Patterns
eingehen (to arrive) to arrive (mail, payment) A letter has arrived.
auf+4 eingehen to address/respond to (a question, topic) The teacher addresses the student's question.
eingehen (to die) to die (of plants, animals) Unfortunately, my flowers have died.
ein Risiko eingehen to take a risk As an entrepreneur, you have to take risks.
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Etymology
From 'ein-' (in, into) + 'gehen' (to go). The various meanings derive from the core idea of 'going into' a state or place.
Memory Tips
Picture something 'going into' a new state: mail 'goes into' the mailbox (arrives), a plant 'goes into' the earth (dies), a topic 'goes into' a discussion (is addressed).