eingebaut

Eingebaut is a German adjective derived from the verb einbauen, meaning to install or fit into. It describes a component or feature that is permanently part of a larger device, structure, or system rather than removable or add-on. In English, it is typically translated as built-in or integrated.

The term is widely used in technology, architecture, furniture, and automotive contexts. Examples include ein eingebauter Lautsprecher (a built-in speaker), ein eingebautes Navigationssystem in einem Auto (a built-in navigation system), and ein eingebauter Speicher in einem Laptop (a built-in storage). In software, sich something like eingebaute Funktionen or eingebaute Hilfen refers to features provided as part of the system rather than added by the user after purchase.

Grammatically, embedded as a participle II used as an adjective, eingebaut agrees with the noun it describes in gender, number, and case. Examples: ein eingebauter Speicher (masculine nominative), eine eingebaute Komponente (feminine nominative), ein eingebautes Display (neuter nominative). The phrase fest eingebaut emphasizes permanence. Related terms include integriert (integrated), fest installiert (firmly installed), and Einbau (the installation or built-in aspect, often used as a noun). Eingebaut covers both hardware and software contexts, reflecting the idea of components that are part of the original design rather than separate add-ons.