Eingeschaltetem

Eingeschaltetem is the dative singular form of the past participle eingeschaltet, derived from the verb einschalten. It functions as an attributive adjective describing a state in which a device, function, or feature is activated. The form is used when the noun it modifies is in the dative case and does not carry a definite determiner, or occurs in a phrase following certain prepositions.

Grammatically, eingeschaltet is a participle that can be declined like an adjective. The form eingeschaltetem corresponds to the strong declension in the dative singular for masculine and neuter nouns. With a definite article or a determiner, the ending changes (for example, dem eingeschalteten Gerät). The feminine form in the same case is different (eingeschalteter, eingeschaltete, depending on number and determiner).

Typical usage examples include phrases under conditions or settings where a device is active: mit eingeschaltetem Licht, bei eingeschaltetem Gerät, or bei eingeschaltetem Computer. These constructions emphasize the current state of being switched on.

In contrast, if a definite article is used you would typically see dem eingeschalteten Licht or dem eingeschalteten Gerät, where the ending becomes -en after the definite article. When the noun is in the nominative or accusative, other endings apply (das eingeschaltete Gerät, den eingeschalteten Drucker).

See also: einschalten, eingeschaltet, Partizip Perfekt, Adjektivdeklination.