Eintreten
Example: Bitte treten Sie jetzt in den Raum ein.
Definition
"Eintreten" means to enter or step into a place or room, often implying physically moving inside an enclosed space, as in the example phrase, 'Bitte treten Sie jetzt in den Raum ein,' which instructs someone to now enter the room.
Etymology
The German verb "eintreten" is composed of the prefix "ein-" meaning 'in' and the verb "treten" meaning 'to step' or 'to tread.' Together, they literally mean 'to step in.' This clear compound reflects the action of entering a space. Did you know that 'treten' originally comes from Old High German 'tretan,' related to stepping or treading?
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"Eintreten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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