die Einberufung
call-up
The official request for a person to begin military service or civilian service.
EXAMPLE
Er erhielt den Bescheid für seine Einberufung zur Bundeswehr.
He received the notice for his call-up to the German armed forces.
die Einberufung
call-up / convening
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Meanings
die Einberufung
convening
The formal calling together of a meeting, body, or committee.
EXAMPLE
Die Einberufung einer außerordentlichen Hauptversammlung wurde von den Aktionären gefordert.
The convening of an extraordinary general meeting was demanded by the shareholders.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Einberufung' (call-up / convening) is the nominalization of the separable verb 'einberufen' (to call up / to convene). The verb consists of 'ein-' and 'berufen' (to call/appoint someone) and means to 'call' someone into a group or into service.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma kann eine Sondersitzung einberufen, wenn es nötig ist.
The company can convene a special meeting if necessary.
Context clues
You can recognize the meaning from the context: If it is about the military, compulsory military service, or civilian service, it means the request to report for duty. If it is about bodies, meetings, or assemblies, it means the formal calling together.
EXAMPLE
Die Einberufung zum Wehrdienst kam für ihn überraschend.
The call-up for military service came as a surprise to him.
Typical collocations
In a military context, one receives an 'Einberufungsbefehl' (call-up order) or 'Einberufungsbescheid' (call-up notice). The request itself is the 'Einberufung zum Wehrdienst' (call-up for military service).
EXAMPLE
Mit dem Einberufungsbefehl musste er sich bei der Kaserne melden.
With the call-up order, he had to report to the barracks.
Sentence structure and use
When a meeting is convened, the body often appears in the genitive or with the preposition 'von' (of). Typical verbs are 'fordern' (to demand), 'beschließen' (to decide), or 'beantragen' (to request/apply for).
EXAMPLE
Der Vorstand beschloss die Einberufung der Mitgliederversammlung.
The board decided on the convening of the members' meeting.
Compare with
Einberufung vs Einladung
invitation
Both an Einladung and an Einberufung can get members to attend a meeting. An Einladung is a request to the individual people to participate; an Einberufung refers to the formal calling together of the body. Use „Einladung“ for an ordinary request to attend, and „Einberufung“ for the official process.
Einberufung
Die Einberufung des Ausschusses zur Sitzung am Montag wurde offiziell bekannt gegeben.
The convening of the committee for Monday’s meeting was officially announced.
Einladung
Die Mitglieder erhielten eine Einladung zur Sitzung am Montag.
The members received an invitation to Monday’s meeting.
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