eingeben

[ˈaɪ̯nˌɡeːbn̩]

/[ˈaɪ̯nˌɡeːbn̩]/ verb

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The verdict

“eingeben” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #14,048 in German word frequency and used as a verb.

#14,048
frequency rank, German
8
letters
11
tracked misspellings
14
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - jemandem etwas (vor allem eine Arznei in einer bestimmten festgesetzten Menge) zum Hinunterschlucken langsam in den Mund geben, jemanden etwas vorsichtig einnehmen lassen

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

eingeben vs ergeben
75% similar
eingeben vs engeren
75% similar
eingeben vs eingehen
88% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for eingeben
PropertyValue
Headwordeingeben
LanguageGerman
Part of speechVerb
IPA[ˈaɪ̯nˌɡeːbn̩]
Letters8
Frequency rank#14,048
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs14
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “eingeben” sits in German frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). eingeben lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for eingeben is 8 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈaɪ̯nˌɡeːbn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #14,048 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 12 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for eingeben, with forms such as "eigneben", "einegben", and "eingbeen". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 14 confusable-pair relationships, "ergeben", "engeren", "eingehen", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is eingeben, spelled E-I-N-G-E-B-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    jemandem etwas (vor allem eine Arznei in einer bestimmten festgesetzten Menge) zum Hinunterschlucken langsam in den Mund geben, jemanden etwas vorsichtig einnehmen lassen
  2. 2
    ins Bewusstsein rufen; in jemandem einen Gedanken, Wunsch oder dergleichen sich herausbilden lassen
  3. 3
    bei jemandem mit eindringlichen Worten bewirken, dass dieser etwas glaubt oder tut
  4. 4
    etwas, was eine Maschine bearbeiten soll, an diese übergeben
  5. 5
    etwas in einen Computer übertragen
  6. 6
    etwas zur Bearbeitung oder Prüfung an die dafür zuständige Instanz geben
  7. 7
    jemanden für etwas in schriftlicher Form empfehlen, als infrage kommend benennen
  8. 8
    bei einer Submission ein Angebot unterbreiten
  9. 9
    zur Anzeige bringen; einen Rechtsanspruch geltend machen
  10. 10
    in jemandes Besitz geben, in jemandes Gewalt übergeben
  11. 11
    jemandem durch sein Vorhandensein etwas zuteilwerden lassen
  12. 12
    (zeitweilig oder dauerhaft) zur beliebigen Benutzung bereitstellen, zur Verfügung stellen

Antonyms

ausgeben

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: eigneben,einegben,eingbeen,eingebben,eingebenn,eingebne,eingeebn,einggeben,einngeben,enigeben,iengeben

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of eingeben - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

eigneben2einegben2eingbeen2eingebben1eingebenn1eingebne2eingeebn2einggeben1
Edit distance from "eingeben"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 German corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "eingeben"?
"eingeben" is spelled E-I-N-G-E-B-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈaɪ̯nˌɡeːbn̩].
What does "eingeben" mean?
As a verb, "eingeben" means: jemandem etwas (vor allem eine Arznei in einer bestimmten festgesetzten Menge) zum Hinunterschlucken langsam in den Mund geben, jemanden etwas vorsichtig einnehmen lassen
What words are commonly confused with "eingeben"?
"eingeben" is commonly confused with "ergeben", "engeren", "eingehen". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "eingeben"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "eingeben" is [ˈaɪ̯nˌɡeːbn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "eingeben" come from?
"eingeben" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “eingeben”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is E-I-N-G-E-B-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈaɪ̯nˌɡeːbn̩] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “ergeben” - see the side-by-side comparison. eingeben vs ergeben
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list