ein|stecken
Translation
to plug in, to put in, to pocket, to take (criticism)
Examples
Du musst den Stecker einstecken.
You have to plug in the plug.
Er hat den Brief eingesteckt.
He pocketed the letter.
Der Spieler musste eine Niederlage einstecken.
The player had to accept a defeat.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((in sth.)) to put sth. in sth. Put the key in the lock.
((sth.)) to pocket sth. He pocketed the phone.
((sth.)) to take/endure sth. (figurative) He had to take a lot of criticism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hineinstecken, hinnehmen; Antonyms: herausziehen, ausstecken
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in, into) + 'stecken' (to stick, put). Literally 'to stick in'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'sticking' a plug 'in' a socket, or 'sticking' money 'in' your pocket.