ein|wintern
Translation
to winterize, to prepare for winter
Examples
Die Pflanzen müssen eingewintert werden.
The plants must be prepared for winter.
Das Auto wurde für den Winter eingewintert.
The car was winterized for the winter.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) einwintern to winterize sth. You have to winterize the boat.
Similar Words
winterfest machen (to make winter-proof)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ein-' (in, into) + 'wintern' (to winter). Literally 'to bring into winter'.
Memory Tips
Think of bringing things 'in' for the 'winter' to protect them from the cold.