das Einhaken
Translation
linking (of arms), hooking, latching, intervening
Examples
Das Einhaken der Arme zeigte ihre Freundschaft.
The linking of their arms showed their friendship.
Das Einhaken des Riegels sichert die Tür.
The latching of the bolt secures the door.
Sein Einhaken in die Debatte war unerwartet.
His intervention in the debate was unexpected.
Grammar Patterns
the linking with sb. The linking of arms with her friend made her feel safe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Verketten (chaining), das Verbinden (connecting)
Etymology
A nominalization of the verb 'einhaken', from 'ein-' (in) + 'haken' (to hook).
Memory Tips
Picture the action of putting a hook ('Haken') 'in' ('ein-') something to link or latch it.