ein|wickeln
Translation
to wrap up, to swaddle, to wrap, to talk round
Examples
Ich muss das Geschenk noch einwickeln.
I still have to wrap the present.
Sie wickelte das Baby in eine Decke ein.
She swaddled the baby in a blanket.
Er kann jeden mit seinem Charme einwickeln.
He can talk anyone round with his charm.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((in sth.)) to wrap sth. in sth. She wrapped the baby in a blanket.
((sb.)) to talk sb. round He wraps her around his little finger.
Similar Words
verpacken (to pack), einhüllen (to envelop)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in) + 'wickeln' (to wind, wrap). Literally 'to wrap in'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'winding' paper 'in' and around a gift. Figuratively, it's like wrapping someone up in your words.