der  Einzug

B2

Estimated CEFR level.

/ˈaɪntsʊk/

🏠 What does "der Einzug" mean?

Der Einzug is a masculine noun with several meanings:

• Moving into a new apartment or house: The act of moving in. Example: Der Einzug in die neue Wohnung findet nächste Woche statt. (The move into the new apartment takes place next week.) 🔑
• Formal entry or procession: Often in the context of troops, rulers, or parades. Example: Der feierliche Einzug des Königs wurde vom Volk bejubelt. (The king's ceremonial entry was cheered by the people.) 👑
• Collection of funds or claims: In a financial or administrative context (e.g., taxes, fees). Example: Der Einzug der Mitgliedsbeiträge erfolgt quartalsweise. (The collection of membership fees occurs quarterly.) 💰
• Introduction or adoption (often of technology or ideas): When something new becomes established in a field. Example: Der Einzug der Digitaltechnik veränderte die Arbeitswelt. (The introduction of digital technology changed the world of work.) 💻

🚨 Although derived from the verb "einziehen" (to move in, pull in, collect, etc.), which has various meanings, "der Einzug" as a noun is clearly defined by these contexts.

Article rules for der, die, and das

🧐 Grammar in Detail: Der Einzug

The noun "Einzug" is masculine. Here is its declension:

📝 Example Sentences

1. (Moving into a dwelling) Nach langer Suche feiern wir endlich unseren Einzug. (After a long search, we are finally celebrating our move-in.)
2. (Ceremonial entry) Der Einzug der Gladiatoren ins Kolosseum war spektakulär. (The entry of the gladiators into the Colosseum was spectacular.)
3. (Collection of money) Der automatische Einzug der Gebühren erleichtert die Verwaltung. (The automatic collection of fees simplifies administration.)
4. (Introduction of technology) Mit dem Einzug des Internets hat sich die Kommunikation grundlegend gewandelt. (With the advent/introduction of the internet, communication has fundamentally changed.)

💡 How to use "der Einzug"?

The use of "der Einzug" depends heavily on the context:

• Moving context: Here it's the opposite of "der Auszug" (moving out). People talk about the "Einzugstermin" (move-in date) or the "Einzugsparty" (housewarming party).
• Historical/Ceremonial context: Refers to entering a place with pomp or military presence.
• Financial/Administrative context: Often used with "Lastschrift" (direct debit), "Bankeinzug" (bank collection), or "Steuereinzug" (tax collection). It signifies the process of debiting or collecting.
• Technology/Ideas context: Describes the establishment or emergence of something new that influences an area. Often used with prepositions like "in" or "in die" (e.g., "Einzug in die Haushalte" - entry into households).

The word is often associated with the verb einziehen, which describes the action (e.g., "Wir ziehen morgen ein" - We are moving in tomorrow vs. "Der Einzug ist morgen" - The move-in is tomorrow).

🧠 Mnemonics for "der Einzug"

Article "der":

Imagine der LKW (der truck, masculine) arriving for der Einzug. Or think of der Zug (the train/procession/draft, masculine) that is moving in (ein) or being collected (eingezogen).

Meanings:

Think of the 'entries' of Einzug: Entry into a home (moving in), ceremonial entry (procession), entry in the ledger (collection), entry of new things (introduction).

🔄 Synonyms & Antonyms

⚠️ Be careful: Words like "Zug" (train, procession, draft) or "Aufzug" (elevator, procession, act in a play) might sound similar but have different meanings.

😄 A Little Joke

German: Fragt der Vermieter beim Einzug: "Haben Sie Haustiere?" Antwortet der neue Mieter: "Nur eine Schrankwand. Die ist stubenrein, aber etwas holzig im Umgang."

English Translation: The landlord asks during the move-in: "Do you have any pets?" The new tenant replies: "Only a wall unit. It's house-trained, but a bit wooden in its manners." (Pun: "holzig" means wooden, but also stiff/awkward).

📜 Poem about Moving In (Einzug)

German:
Die Kisten schwer, der Weg war weit,
Nun ist es da, die neue Zeit.
Der Einzug naht, die Tür steht offen,
Auf Glück und Freude lässt uns hoffen.
Ein neues Heim, ein Neubeginn,
Zieht Frieden nun und Lachen ein!

English Translation:
The boxes heavy, the path was long,
Now it is here, the new time's song.
The move-in nears, the door stands wide,
Let's hope for luck and joy inside.
A new home waits, a fresh new start,
May peace and laughter fill the heart!

❓ Riddle

German:
Ich bin der Start in neuen Wänden,
kann auch den Marsch von Truppen senden.
Mal hol' ich Geld von deinem Konto ein,
mal lass ich neue Technik bei dir sein.

Was bin ich? ... Der Einzug

English Translation:
I am the start within new walls,
can also signal troops' footfalls.
Sometimes I take money from your account,
sometimes let new technology surmount.

What am I? ... Der Einzug (move-in, entry, collection, introduction)

🧩 Other Information

Word Composition: "Einzug" is a noun derived from the verb "einziehen". It combines the prefix "ein-" (into, starting) and the noun "Zug" (movement, procession, pull).

Cultural Note: In Germany, moving into a new home (der Einzug) is traditionally celebrated with gifts of bread (Brot) and salt (Salz), symbolizing prosperity and settlement.