Einzugs

Einzug is a German noun that denotes the act of moving into a place or of entering a space. It can also refer to admission into a group, organization, or institution in a broader sense. The word is formed from das prefix ein- (in, into) and Zug (movement). The standard plural is Einzüge, and the genitive singular is des Einzugs. The form Einzugs appears only in the genitive singular and is not used as a separate plural.

In housing and tenancy contexts, Einzug describes the moment a tenant takes possession of a rental property. Common phrases include der Einzugstermin (the move-in date), der Zeitpunkt des Einzugs, and der Einzug in die Wohnung. It is contrasted with Auszug (move-out) and Umzug (relocation, which can refer to moving to a new residence more generally).

In institutional and ceremonial contexts, Einzug can denote the entry of a person or group into a space or body, such as der Einzug neuer Mitglieder in einen Ausschuss or der offizielle Einzug einer Regierung in ein Rathaus. The term is widely understood in both everyday speech and formal writing.

Compared terms and related concepts include Auszug (exit, move-out) and Umzug (relocation or physically moving to a new residence). While Einzug most often concerns entering a place or joining a group, its exact sense is determined by context and accompanying words.

See also: Auszug, Umzug. Examples: Der Einzug in die neue Wohnung erfolgte am ersten März; der Einzug des neuen Vorstands war feierlich.