eintippen

Eintippen is a German verb meaning to enter data by typing into a computer, smartphone, or other digital device. The word combines the prefix ein- with tippen (to type or tap) and is used primarily in computing and digital contexts. It is a separable prefix verb: ich tippe etwas ein; er tippt die PIN ein. The past participle is eingetippt, as in Ich habe die PIN eingetippt.

In everyday language, eintippen refers to typing short sequences such as usernames, passwords, PINs, or search queries into a field. It is common with terms like Eingabefeld or Formular. A related verb is eingeben, which is broader and denotes entering data into a system, while eintippen emphasizes the action of typing. Examples: “Geben Sie Ihren Namen ein und tippen Sie auf Weiter” and “Ich tippe meine PIN ein.”

Usage notes: Eintippen is used across desktops and mobile devices and is suitable for describing the user action in forms, search boxes, and authentication fields. The choice between eintippen and eingeben depends on emphasis: typing action versus general data entry. Related nouns include Eingabe (input) and Eingabefeld (input field).