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to embed
To integrate something into a larger context or a higher-level system. This can refer to information, events, or social contexts.
Der Journalist hat das Zitat sorgfältig in den historischen Kontext eingebettet.
The journalist carefully embedded the quote in the historical context.
to embed
To insert something firmly and securely into a surrounding mass or surface so that it is held in place there.
Der Juwelier wird den Edelstein vorsichtig in den Goldring einbetten.
The jeweler will carefully embed the gemstone in the gold ring.
to embed
In information technology, this means integrating content such as videos, maps, or posts from an external source directly into a website or application.
Man kann ein YouTube-Video ganz einfach in einen Blogbeitrag einbetten.
You can easily embed a YouTube video in a blog post.
'Einbetten' (to embed) is a separable verb. The prefix 'ein-' goes at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Der Programmierer bettet den Code direkt in die Seite ein.
The programmer embeds the code directly into the page.
The word consists of the prefix 'ein-' and the verb 'betten' (to put someone to bed). The literal idea is to place something securely and firmly into a surrounding structure, just as you put someone into a bed.
Die Archäologen fanden eine Münze, die in altem Mauerwerk eingebettet war.
The archaeologists found a coin that was embedded in old masonry.
The verb 'einbetten' (to embed) is almost always used with the preposition 'in' and the accusative. The structure is: etwas in etwas (Akkusativ) einbetten (to embed something in something).
Man muss das Ereignis in den historischen Zusammenhang einbetten.
You have to embed the event in the historical context.
You can recognize the exact meaning of 'einbetten' (to embed) from the object. Is it about abstract things like 'Kontext' (context) or 'Strategie' (strategy), physical objects like 'Stein' (stone) or 'Juwel' (jewel), or digital content like 'Video' (video) or 'Karte' (map)?
Der Redner bettete eine persönliche Anekdote in seinen Vortrag ein.
The speaker embedded a personal anecdote in his talk.
to integrate
On a website, content or features can be either integrated or embedded. „Integrieren“ generally refers to incorporating something into the system. „Einbetten“ is especially appropriate when content from an external source appears directly on the website.
Die Entwickler betten ein Video von einer externen Plattform in die Website ein.
The developers are embedding a video from an external platform in the website.
Die Entwickler integrieren eine neue Suchfunktion in die Website.
The developers are integrating a new search function into the website.
