ein|sehen
Translation
to realize, to understand, to inspect, to view
Examples
Er hat seinen Fehler eingesehen.
He has realized his mistake.
Ich habe die Akten eingesehen.
I have inspected the files.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) einsehen to realize/admit sth. He had to admit his mistake.
((et4)) einsehen to inspect/view sth. The lawyer is allowed to view the documents.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to realize, to comprehend, to review; Antonyms: to disregard, to contest
Etymology
Composed of 'ein-' (in, into) + 'sehen' (to see). The literal meaning 'to see into' extends to 'understanding' (seeing into a situation) or 'inspecting' (seeing into documents).
Memory Tips
Think of having 'in-sight' ('Einsicht'). When you 'einsehen' something, you gain insight and realize the truth.