ein|kehren
Translation
to stop at (an inn), to call in, to return (of peace, silence)
Examples
Wir kehrten in einem Gasthaus ein.
We stopped at an inn.
Endlich kehrte wieder Ruhe ein.
Finally, quiet returned again.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) to stop at a place Wir kehrten in einem Gasthaus ein.
((bei sb.)) to call in on sb. On the way home I called in on my parents.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anhalten (to stop), rasten (to rest), eintreten (to enter).
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in) and 'kehren' (to turn). Literally 'to turn in', as in turning off a road to stop somewhere.
Memory Tips
Think of 'turning in' for the night at an inn. You 'kehren' (turn) 'ein' (in).