eingebaut
Translation
built-in, fitted, integrated
Examples
Der Schrank ist fest eingebaut.
The cupboard is permanently built-in.
Die Küche hat viele eingebaute Geräte.
The kitchen has many built-in appliances.
Das Radio ist im Auto eingebaut.
The radio is built into the car.
Grammar Patterns
((sth. is)) built into sth. ((in et3)) The radio is built into the car.
as an adjective before a noun The kitchen has many built-in appliances.
Similar Words
Synonyms: integrated, fitted; Antonyms: freestanding, mobile, portable
Etymology
From the prefix `ein-` (in, into) and `gebaut`, the past participle of `bauen` (to build). It literally means 'built-in'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English 'in-built'. The prefix `ein-` often corresponds to 'in' or 'into'. Picture a shelf built *into* a wall.