Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To put or insert something into a place or device for a particular purpose.
Natural examples
Er legte eine frische Speicherkarte in die Kamera ein.
He inserted a new memory card into the camera.
Sie legte eine SIM-Karte in das neue Handy ein.
She inserted a SIM card into the new phone.
Bitte legen Sie die Karte mit dem Chip nach oben ein.
Please insert the card with the chip facing up.
Usage note
A separable weak verb. Common pattern: insert something into a place or device.
Mini-lesson: einlegen
To put or insert something into a place or device for a particular purpose. A separable weak verb. Common pattern: insert something into a place or device.
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