einreichen
/ˈaɪ̯nˌʁaɪ̯çən/
To submit in German is to einreichen. Wiktionary also lists vorlegen.
Meaning: to enter or put forward something for approval, consideration, marking etc. (verb)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA |
|---|---|
| einreichen | /ˈaɪ̯nˌʁaɪ̯çən/ |
| vorlegen | /ˈfoːʁˌleːɡən/ |
The word einreichen is a formal term used when submitting official documents, applications or paperwork. In contrast, übermitteln is used when you are submitting files electronically or transmitting information and einwerfen is used when you are submitting something by physically throwing it into a designated container.
Which one should you use?
While einreichen is used for the formal submission of documents like a report or an application, vorlegen is used when the focus is on presenting or producing a document for inspection or proof.
How does it change in a sentence?
einreichen is a separable verb. In a simple past tense sentence, the prefix ein moves to the end of the clause, such as Er reichte den Bericht ein. The past participle of einreichen is eingereicht, which is used to form the perfect tense or to act as an adjective.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaɪ̯nˌʁaɪ̯çən/
Did you know?
- The word vorlegen is used in sports, particularly football, to describe a 'cross' or a pass that sets up a goal, essentially submitting the ball to a teammate.
- The verb reichen in einreichen literally means 'to reach' or 'to stretch out', implying you are stretching your document toward an authority.
- While an English speaker might say they 'submitted' a person to a task, in German, using einreichen for people would sound as if you were physically handing a human being over like a piece of paperwork.
Examples in context
- Wir müssen den Bericht vor Monatsende einreichen.We need to submit the report before the end of the month.This sentence shows how to use einreichen regarding a deadline for a report.Tatoeba #8342125 by Yorwba, translation #10712711 by sundown
- Sag ihm, er soll seinen sofortigen Rücktritt einreichen.Tell him he should submit his immediate resignation.This sentence shows how to use einreichen in the context of a resignation.Tatoeba #3696620 by brauchinet, translation #3696661 by Eldad
- Ich muss bis nächste Woche Mittwoch meinen Bericht einreichen.I have to submit my report by Wednesday next week.This sentence shows how to use einreichen to specify a submission deadline for a report.Tatoeba #9584916 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10672478 by sundown
- Bitte reichen Sie Ihren Lebenslauf und Begleitschreiben ein.Please submit your resume and cover letter.
- Der Antrag muss bis zum 15. Mai eingereicht werden.The application must be submitted by May 15th.
- Bitte legen Sie Ihre Unterlagen der Personalabteilung vor.Please submit your documents to the HR department.
- Der Steuerberater hat die erforderlichen Dokumente beim Finanzamt vorgelegt.The tax advisor submitted the necessary documents to the tax office.
- Die Antragsunterlagen können bequem per E-Mail übermittelt werden.The application documents can be conveniently submitted via email.
- Bitte übermitteln Sie uns die benötigten Informationen schnellstmöglich.Please submit the required information to us as soon as possible.
- Kannst du bitte deine Hausaufgaben abgeben?Can you please submit your homework?
- Wir müssen unsere Anmeldung beim Veranstalter abgeben.We need to submit our registration to the organizer.
- Bitte werfen Sie den ausgefüllten Fragebogen in den Briefkasten ein.Please submit the completed questionnaire into the mailbox.
- Ich werde meinen Stimmzettel in die Wahlurne einwerfen.I will submit my ballot into the ballot box.
- Bitte reichen Sie uns Ihre Unterlagen ein, damit wir Ihre Bewerbung bearbeiten können.Please submit your documents to us so that we can process your application.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Sarah are talking about a project deadline at the office.
- JulianWann musst du den Antrag einreichen?When do you have to submit the application?
- SarahIch muss ihn heute noch einreichen.I have to submit it today.
- JulianBrauchst du noch Hilfe dabei?Do you still need help with it?
- SarahNein danke, ich schaffe das schon.No thanks, I can manage it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “submit” translations and entries einreichen, vorlegen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries einreichen, vorlegen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
