ein|arbeiten
Translation
to train (sb.), to get up to speed, to incorporate
Examples
Ich muss mich erst in die neue Software einarbeiten.
I first have to get up to speed with the new software.
Die Kollegin wird dich in deine Aufgaben einarbeiten.
The colleague will train you on your tasks.
Wir können Ihr Feedback in den Entwurf einarbeiten.
We can incorporate your feedback into the draft.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((in sth.acc)) einarbeiten to get up to speed on sth. I need to get up to speed on the new system.
((sb.)) ((in sth.acc)) einarbeiten to train sb. on sth. He is training the new employee.
((sth.acc)) ((in sth.acc)) einarbeiten to incorporate sth. into sth. We will incorporate your suggestions into the plan.
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Etymology
Composed of 'ein-' (in, into) and 'arbeiten' (to work). The core idea is 'to work something in'. This can be working yourself into a new job, working someone else into their role, or working a new feature into a product.
Memory Tips
Remember the prefix 'ein-' means 'in' or 'into'. You are 'working' yourself or something else 'into' a new context.