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installation
The process by which something (e.g., a device or a piece of furniture) is firmly integrated or mounted into a larger structure or a room.
Der Einbau der neuen Küche hat drei Tage gedauert.
The installation of the new kitchen took three days.
'Der Einbau' (the installation) is the nominalization of the separable verb 'einbauen' (to install / to build in). It describes the process of 'building something into' a larger structure.
Wir müssen den Einbau der neuen Fenster für nächste Woche planen.
We have to plan the installation of the new windows for next week.
To say what is being installed, you usually use the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of). Both forms are correct.
Der Einbau des neuen Motors war kompliziert.
The installation of the new engine was complicated.
The word is often used for technical devices, furniture, or building components. Typical examples include 'Einbau einer Küche' (installation of a kitchen), 'einer Heizung' (of a heating system), or 'eines Ersatzteils' (of a replacement part).
Für den Einbau der Spülmaschine brauchen wir einen Fachmann.
We need a specialist for the installation of the dishwasher.
to insert / to begin / to use
Both expressions refer to bringing something into a larger unit. „Einsetzen“ mainly emphasizes putting something into a designated position, while „der Einbau“ refers to the entire process of permanently integrating or installing it. Use „einsetzen“ for the specific action and „der Einbau“ for the installation process.
Der Einbau des neuen Radios in das Armaturenbrett dauerte eine Stunde.
Installing the new radio in the dashboard took an hour.
Der Techniker setzte das neue Radio in das Armaturenbrett ein.
The technician inserted the new radio into the dashboard.
