ein|tragen
Translation
to enter, to register, to record, to bring in (profit)
Examples
Tragen Sie bitte Ihren Namen in die Liste ein.
Please enter your name on the list.
Das hat uns viel Gewinn eingetragen.
That brought us a lot of profit.
Er wurde als Mitglied eingetragen.
He was registered as a member.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) in ((sth.)) eintragen to enter ((sth.)) in/on ((sth.)) Please enter your name on the list.
sich ((in sth.)) eintragen to sign ((sth.)) He signed the guest book.
((sb.)) ((sth.)) eintragen to bring ((sb.)) ((sth.)) That brought us a lot of profit.
Similar Words
Etymology
Composed of 'ein-' (in, into) and 'tragen' (to carry). It literally means 'to carry something in'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'carrying' ('tragen') information 'in' ('ein-') to a document. This applies to both writing your name and a business 'carrying in' profit.