ein|liefern
Translation
to admit (to a hospital), to commit (to an institution), to deliver (goods)
Examples
Der Patient wurde ins Krankenhaus eingeliefert.
The patient was admitted to the hospital.
Die Ware wird morgen eingeliefert.
The goods will be delivered tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
((sb. acc.)) ((in sth. acc.)) to admit sb. to sth. Der Patient wurde ins Krankenhaus eingeliefert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bringen (to bring), abgeben (to hand over), übergeben (to hand over)
Etymology
From the prefix `ein-` (in, into) and the verb `liefern` (to deliver). Literally 'to deliver in'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'delivering' someone 'into' a hospital or goods 'into' a warehouse.