to contribute / yield
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to contribute
To contribute an idea, suggestion, knowledge, or skills to a discussion, project, or group.
In der Besprechung konnte jeder seine Vorschläge einbringen.
In the meeting, everyone was able to contribute their suggestions.
to get involved
To participate actively, take part, or get involved.
Er bringt sich ehrenamtlich im Sportverein ein.
He volunteers and gets involved in the sports club.
to yield
To produce a return, profit, or a particular result.
Der Verkauf des Hauses hat ihm viel Geld eingebracht.
The sale of the house yielded him a lot of money.
to bring in the harvest
To harvest ripe crops and bring them to a safe, dry place.
Die Bauern müssen die Ernte einbringen, bevor der Regen kommt.
The farmers have to bring in the harvest before the rain comes.
'Einbringen' (to contribute / yield) is a separable verb. The prefix 'ein' comes at the end in a main clause, but remains attached to the verb in a subordinate clause.
Er bringt oft gute Ideen ein.
He often contributes good ideas.
If you want to express that someone is personally getting involved, use the verb reflexively: 'sich einbringen' (to get involved). It is often followed by the preposition 'in' with the accusative.
Sie bringt sich stark in der Nachbarschaftshilfe ein.
She is very involved in neighborhood support.
When something produces a profit or return for a person, that person is in the dative. The structure is: [what?] brings [to whom?] [what?] in.
Der Verkauf seiner alten Briefmarken hat ihm eine schöne Summe eingebracht.
The sale of his old stamps yielded him a nice sum.
In discussions or at work, abstract things are often contributed. Typical nouns are: suggestions, ideas, experiences, knowledge, or also criticism.
Bitte bringen Sie Ihre Erfahrungen aus dem letzten Projekt mit ein.
Please also contribute your experience from the last project.
In an agricultural context, 'einbringen' (to bring in) is used almost exclusively in the fixed combination 'die Ernte einbringen' (to bring in the harvest).
Die Bauern hoffen, die Ernte vor dem ersten Frost einbringen zu können.
The farmers hope to be able to bring in the harvest before the first frost.
to attach / bring up
Both verbs work when someone mentions a suggestion in a meeting. “Anbringen” emphasizes that it is raised at an appropriate moment. “Einbringen” more strongly shows that the suggestion is contributed as part of the group’s discussion or planning.
In der gemeinsamen Planung brachte Mia ihren Sparvorschlag ein.
In the group’s planning session, Mia contributed her money-saving proposal.
Als die Kosten besprochen wurden, brachte Mia ihren Sparvorschlag an.
When costs were being discussed, Mia brought up her money-saving proposal.
