ein|fordern
Translation
to demand, to claim, to call in
Examples
Er fordert sein Recht ein.
He is demanding his right.
Die Bank fordert den Kredit ein.
The bank is calling in the loan.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) einfordern to demand sth. One must demand one's rights.
((et4)) ((von j-m)) einfordern to demand sth. from sb. She is demanding the money from him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verlangen (to demand), beanspruchen (to claim)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in) + 'fordern' (to demand). It implies demanding something to come 'in' to you.
Memory Tips
Think of 'demanding' (fordern) something to come 'in' (ein) to your possession.