ein|kehren
Translation
to stop off (at an inn), to call in, to set in (of peace, silence)
Examples
Nach der Wanderung kehrten wir in einem Gasthaus ein.
After the hike, we stopped off at an inn.
Langsam kehrte Ruhe im Haus ein.
Slowly, quietness descended on the house.
Grammar Patterns
((in+dat)) to stop off in/at sth. We stopped off in a small café.
((bei+dat)) to stop off at sb.'s place We stopped off at our friends' place.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rasten, anhalten; Antonyms: weitergehen
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in, into) + 'kehren' (to turn, sweep). Literally 'to turn into' a place to rest.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'turning in' to an inn for the night. For the second meaning, imagine peace 'sweeping in'.