ein|willigen
Translation
to consent, to agree to
Examples
Sie hat in die Scheidung eingewilligt.
She has consented to the divorce.
Er willigte ein, das Dokument zu unterschreiben.
He agreed to sign the document.
Grammar Patterns
in et4 einwilligen to consent to sth. Der Patient muss in die Behandlung einwilligen.
einwilligen, zu + Infinitiv to agree to do sth. Sie willigte ein, ihm zu helfen.
Similar Words
zustimmen (to agree), akzeptieren (to accept); Antonyms: ablehnen (to refuse)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in, into) + 'willigen' (to will, from 'Wille', will/intent). To bring one's will 'into' an agreement.
Memory Tips
Think that your 'Wille' (will) goes 'ein' (into) the agreement when you consent.