Verb

ein|klinken

to join in (a conversation), to chime in, to get involved

Darf ich mich kurz in die Diskussion einklinken?

May I quickly join the discussion?

Er klinkte sich mit einem Kommentar ein.

He chimed in with a comment.

((sichAkk)) ((in+acc)) to join in (sth.) May I join in the conversation?

Synonyms: sich einmischen, teilnehmen; Antonyms: sich heraushalten

From 'ein-' (in, into) + 'klinken' (to latch), related to 'die Klinke' (door handle/latch). Literally 'to latch oneself into' a conversation.

Imagine using a latch ('Klinke') to hook yourself 'in' ('ein') to a conversation, like coupling a train car.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.