einfügt

Einfügt is a German verb meaning "inserts" or "puts in." It is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb einfügen. The verb einfügen can be used in a variety of contexts, both literal and figurative.

Literally, einfügen can refer to the physical act of inserting one object into another. For example, one might say "Er fügt die Karte in den Schlitz ein" (He inserts the card into the slot). This usage is common in everyday language and technical descriptions.

Figuratively, einfügen can describe the act of incorporating something into a larger whole or making it fit in. This can apply to ideas, information, or even people. For instance, "Sie fügt einen neuen Satz in den Text ein" (She inserts a new sentence into the text) or "Der neue Mitarbeiter fügt sich gut ins Team ein" (The new employee fits in well with the team). In the latter case, the reflexive form "sich einfügen" is used, meaning "to fit in" or "to integrate."

The verb einfügen is derived from the preposition "ein" (in) and the verb "fügen" (to join or add). This etymology highlights the core meaning of bringing something into or adding it to something else. The concept of insertion and integration is central to its various applications in the German language.