einkreisen
/ˈaɪ̯nˌkʁaɪ̯zn̩/
verb
B2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- kreist ein
- past
- kreiste ein
- perfect
- hat eingekreist
Meaning
-
to encircle, to surround
From Kreis (circle).
Made of
- ein in, into
- kreisen to circle
Similar words
einkreisen is more general, also used figuratively, like narrowing down a topic; einkesseln is more forceful, often military or police context — trapping someone in a closed-in area.
Practice
1 What does einkreisen mean?
to encircle, to surround
2 Fill the gap: Die Polizei ___ das Haus ein.
Full sentence: Die Polizei kreiste das Haus ein. (The police surrounded the house.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches einkreisen?
einkreisen: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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