ein|spritzen
Translation
to inject, to interject, to chip in
Examples
Der Arzt spritzt ihm ein Mittel ein.
The doctor injects him with a substance.
Der Motor spritzt Benzin ein.
The engine injects gasoline.
Sie spritzte eine Bemerkung ein.
She interjected a remark.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to inject sb. with sth. The doctor injects the patient with a medication.
((sth.acc)) ((into sth.acc)) to inject sth. into sth. The engine injects fuel into the cylinder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: injizieren
Etymology
From the prefix 'ein-' (in, into) and the verb 'spritzen' (to spray, squirt). Literally 'to squirt in'.
Memory Tips
Picture a doctor using a syringe (Spritze) to inject (einspritzen) medicine 'into' (ein-) an arm.