ein|geben
Translation
to enter, to input, to type in, to administer
Examples
Bitte geben Sie Ihr Passwort ein.
Please enter your password.
Der Arzt gibt dem Patienten Medizin ein.
The doctor administers medicine to the patient.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) eingeben to enter sth. Please enter your name.
Similar Words
eintragen (to register), eintippen (to type in)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ein-' (in, into) and the verb 'geben' (to give). Literally 'to give into'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'giving' information 'into' a system, like a computer or a form.