Sie schaltete den Computer an, um ihre E-Mails zu prüfen.
English: She switched on the computer to check her email.
einschalten /ˈaɪnʃˌaltən/ · verb · CEFR B1. German translation of "switch on".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- switch on
- Translation
- einschalten
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | einschalten |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + einschalten
- Examples
- Sie schaltete den Computer an, um ihre E-Mails zu prüfen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Bitte schalten Sie das Radio an, damit Musik läuft.
English: Please switch on the radio for some music.
Ich habe die Lichter eingeschaltet, als es dunkel wurde.
English: I switched on the lights when it got dark.
Bitte schalten Sie das Licht an, wenn Sie den Raum betreten.
English: Please switch on the light when you enter the room.
Kannst du den Fernseher einschalten?
English: Can you switch on the TV?
Vergiss nicht, deinen Computer einzuschalten, bevor du mit der Arbeit beginnst.
English: Don't forget to switch on your computer before starting work.
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