ein|bauen
Translation
to install, to build in, to fit, to incorporate
Examples
Wir bauen eine neue Küche ein.
We are installing a new kitchen.
Der Techniker hat den Chip eingebaut.
The technician installed the chip.
Er hat eine Pause in seinen Vortrag eingebaut.
He incorporated a break into his presentation.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((in sth.)) to install sth. in sth. The mechanic is installing a new engine in the car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to install, to incorporate; Antonyms: to remove (ausbauen)
Etymology
Composed of 'ein-' (in) + 'bauen' (to build). It literally means 'to build in'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'building' a component 'in'to a larger structure. As a separable verb, 'ein' moves to the end of the clause: 'Wir bauen eine Küche ein.'