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integration
The process of integrating someone or something into a larger group, system, or process and allowing them to participate actively.
Die Einbindung der Mitarbeiter in Entscheidungsprozesse erhöht die Motivation.
The integration of employees into decision-making processes increases motivation.
The noun 'die Einbindung' (integration/embedding) is derived from the separable verb 'einbinden' (to integrate/embed). The verb literally means to bind something into something else, which describes the idea of integration well.
Es ist wichtig, neue Kollegen gut ins Team einzubinden.
It is important to integrate new colleagues well into the team.
'Einbindung' (integration/embedding) is almost always used with the preposition 'in' followed by the accusative. This construction describes which group or system something is integrated into.
Die Einbindung in die Dorfgemeinschaft war für die neue Familie nicht einfach.
Integration into the village community was not easy for the new family.
In a social or professional context, people often speak of 'Einbindung von Mitarbeitern' (integration/involvement of employees), 'soziale Einbindung' (social integration), or 'Einbindung in Entscheidungsprozesse' (involvement in decision-making processes).
Eine stärkere Einbindung der Bürger in die Stadtplanung wird gefordert.
Greater involvement of citizens in urban planning is being demanded.
In the technical field, 'Einbindung' (embedding/integration) often refers to digital content. Typical phrases are the 'Einbindung von Videos' (embedding of videos), 'von externen Daten' (of external data), or 'einer API' (of an API).
Die Einbindung der Landkarte auf unserer Kontaktseite war sehr einfach.
The embedding of the map on our contact page was very easy.
integration
'die Integration' and 'die Einbindung' both describe someone or something being included in something larger. 'Integration' often sounds more comprehensive and describes a longer process, for example in society or in a technical system. 'Einbindung' places more emphasis on actively bringing someone or something into a group, process, or system. This can be meant in a personal, organizational, or technical sense. Learners may confuse the words because they often appear in similar contexts. As a simple guide: 'Integration' more often describes the larger goal or result, while 'Einbindung' more often describes concrete participation or technical incorporation.
In der Schule hilft die Einbindung der Eltern bei wichtigen Entscheidungen.
At school, involving parents helps with important decisions.
Wie kann die Integration neuer Mitarbeiter im Team besser gelingen?
How can the integration of new employees into the team work better?