ein|richten
Translation
to furnish, to set up, to establish, to arrange
Examples
Wir richten die neue Wohnung ein.
We are furnishing the new apartment.
Kannst du bitte das WLAN einrichten?
Can you please set up the Wi-Fi?
Er hat sich auf eine lange Wartezeit eingerichtet.
He prepared himself for a long wait.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to furnish sth. We are furnishing our new house.
((sich)) ((auf+4)) to prepare oneself for sth. She is preparing herself for a difficult exam.
Similar Words
möblieren (to furnish), installieren (to install), aufbauen (to set up)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in) and 'richten' (to direct, to set right). The idea is to set things right or arrange them inside a space.
Memory Tips
Think of making a room 'right' ('richten') by putting furniture 'in' ('ein').