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eingeleitet
initiated
Describes a process, action, or measure that has been begun or started.
example
Die sofort eingeleiteten Rettungsmaßnahmen waren erfolgreich.
The rescue measures initiated immediately were successful.
eingeleitet
initiated / channeled
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Usage tips
Participle as adjective
'Eingeleitet' (initiated / channeled) is the past participle of the verb 'einleiten' (to begin, to lead into). It is used like an adjective, usually before a noun, to describe it.
EXAMPLE
Das eingeleitete Verfahren kann nicht mehr gestoppt werden.
The initiated procedure can no longer be stopped.
Context clue
The context reveals the meaning: if people are talking about abstract things like 'Maßnahmen' (measures) or 'Verfahren' (procedures), it means 'begonnen' (begun). If they are talking about substances like 'Abwasser' (wastewater), it means 'hineingeführt' (led into).
EXAMPLE
Die eingeleiteten Schritte zeigten schnell Wirkung.
The initiated steps quickly had an effect.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'begonnen' (begun), 'eingeleitet' often appears with nouns from formal contexts such as government, law, or medicine. Typical examples are 'eingeleitete Maßnahmen' (initiated measures), 'eingeleitete Ermittlungen' (initiated investigations), or 'ein eingeleitetes Verfahren' (an initiated procedure).
EXAMPLE
Die von der Regierung eingeleiteten Reformen sind umstritten.
The reforms initiated by the government are controversial.
Compare with
eingeleitet vs abgeschlossen
completed / locked
'abgeschlossen' and 'eingeleitet' describe different points in a sequence. 'eingeleitet' means that a process or measure has been started. 'abgeschlossen' means that the process is finished. So the contrast is between beginning and end. Both words are often used with measures, investigations, proceedings, or projects.
eingeleitet
Nach dem Unfall wurden sofort neue Sicherheitsmaßnahmen eingeleitet.
After the accident, new safety measures were initiated immediately.
abgeschlossen
Die Untersuchung wurde nach drei Wochen abgeschlossen.
The investigation was completed after three weeks.
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