Einbiegungen

Einbiegungen is a German noun (plural Einbiegungen) that denotes an inward bend, indentation, or the act of turning into a different road, path, or space. The exact sense depends on context, but the core idea is a deviation from a straight course or alignment.

In road traffic and transportation, Einbiegung refers to a point at which a side road turns into or merges with a main road, or where a road follows a curved path into another. It is used in planning, design, and signage to describe junctions and turning movements. The term can describe both the geometry of a bend and the action of vehicles entering a street, such as when drivers must prepare to weave or yield at an Einbiegung.

In geography and geomorphology, Einbiegung is used to describe an inward bend in natural features, such as a coastline, river, or valley. Examples include a coastal Einbiegung forming a small inlet or cove, or a river meander that curves back toward its inner bank. In landscapes, the term emphasizes the bending or curving of the feature rather than its straight alignment.

In architecture and built environments, Einbiegung can denote a recess or indentation along a wall or facade, or a deviation in the straight line of an architectural element that creates a niche or alcove.

Etymologically, the word combines ein- (in, inward) with biegen (to bend). See also Biegung, Einbiegen, and related terms in geography and architecture.