einladen

to invite

Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation

/ˈaɪ̯n.laː.dn̩/

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Cultural Note

'Einladen' is a separable verb — the prefix 'ein' moves to the end: 'Ich lade dich ein.' In German culture, 'Ich lade dich ein' often implies the inviter will pay. If someone says 'Ich lade ein,' they mean they are treating you.

📝 Example Sentences

Ich lade dich zum Essen ein.

I'm inviting you to dinner.

Wir wurden zur Hochzeit eingeladen.

We were invited to the wedding.

Darf ich dich auf einen Kaffee einladen?

May I invite you for a coffee?

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