ein|springen
Translation
to step in, to fill in, to substitute
Examples
Mein Kollege ist für mich eingesprungen.
My colleague stepped in for me.
Kannst du morgen für mich einspringen?
Can you fill in for me tomorrow?
Grammar Patterns
((for sb.)) to step in for sb. My colleague stepped in for me.
Similar Words
vertreten (to substitute), aushelfen (to help out)
Etymology
Composed of 'ein-' (in) and 'springen' (to jump). It literally means 'to jump in', similar to the English expression 'to fill in' or 'step in'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a substitute player 'jumping in' from the sidelines to replace another player.