enter
to enter
verb
Meaning: to enter
Bitte geben Sie Ihren Namen ein.
Please enter your name.
Meaning: to input
Sie müssen das Passwort eingeben, um fortzufahren.
You need to input the password to proceed.
Meaning: to type in
Kannst du den Code bitte in das Textfeld eingeben?
Can you please type in the code into the text field?
Meaning: to feed in
Die Maschine muss mit Daten gefüttert werden, bevor sie funktioniert.
The machine needs to be fed with data before it works.
Meaning: to insert
Du musst die Karte richtig herum in den Schlitz eingeben.
You need to insert the card correctly into the slot.
A1: Bitte geben Sie Ihren Namen ein.
A1: Please enter your name.
A1: Ich gebe meine Telefonnummer ein.
A1: I enter my phone number.
A2: Du musst das Passwort eingeben.
A2: You have to enter the password.
B1: Gestern habe ich die Daten in den Computer eingegeben.
B1: Yesterday, I entered the data into the computer.
B1: Er wird die Informationen in das System eingeben.
B1: He will enter the information into the system.
B2: Hast du schon mal einen Code in eine App eingeben müssen?
B2: Have you ever had to enter a code into an app?
C1: Nachdem sie ihre E-Mail-Adresse eingibt, kann sie sich anmelden.
C1: After entering her email address, she can log in.
C1: Wenn du den Befehl richtig eingibst, wird das Programm ausgeführt.
C1: If you enter the command correctly, the program will run.
C2: Sobald er seine Kreditkarteninformationen eingegeben hatte, wurde der Kauf abgeschlossen.
C2: Once he entered his credit card information, the purchase was completed.
The German verb 'eingeben' means 'to enter' in English. It is a compound verb formed by combining the prefix 'ein-' which means 'in' or 'into', and the verb 'geben' which means 'to give'. The literal translation of 'eingeben' would be 'to give in'. However, in most contexts, it is used to refer to the action of inputting or entering information into a computer system or device.
For example, if you are filling out an online form and you need to provide your name, address, and phone number, you would use the verb 'eingeben' to describe the act of typing or inputting this information into the appropriate fields. Similarly, when using a computer program or software, you would use 'eingeben' to describe the action of entering data or commands through the keyboard.
It is important to note that 'eingeben' can also be used in other contexts where the idea of entering or inputting something is involved. For instance, you might use it to describe entering a password, entering a code on a keypad, or even entering a room.