Describes the state of something (e.g., a document, application, or lawsuit) that has been officially handed in or presented to the responsible office or person.
example
Alle für den Wettbewerb eingereichten Vorschläge werden von einer Fachjury bewertet.
All proposals submitted for the competition will be evaluated by a panel of experts.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Eingereicht' is the past participle of the separable verb 'einreichen' (to submit). It is often used like an adjective before a noun to describe its state.
EXAMPLE
Der eingereichte Antrag wird nun geprüft.
The submitted application is now being reviewed.
Sentence structure and use
You can use 'eingereicht' (submitted) in two ways: as an adjective before a noun or as part of the predicate in a passive sentence. Both forms describe that the process of submitting has been completed.
EXAMPLE
Die eingereichten Unterlagen waren unvollständig.
The submitted documents were incomplete.
Typical collocations
This word is almost always used in a formal or official context. Typically, applications, documents, a job application, a complaint, a resignation, or a doctoral dissertation are 'eingereicht' (submitted).
EXAMPLE
Die eingereichte Kündigung ist ab dem nächsten Monat wirksam.
The submitted resignation is effective starting next month.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
eingereicht vs vorliegend
present / available
'vorliegend' and 'eingereicht' can both be used to talk about documents, applications, or other paperwork. 'eingereicht' says more precisely that something has been officially submitted, for example to an authority, school, or company. 'vorliegend' only says that something is now present and can be reviewed or used. The words can be confused because submitted documents may later also be available. But not everything that is available has been officially submitted. If the act of handing something in is important, 'eingereicht' fits. If only the current state of being available is important, 'vorliegend' fits.
eingereicht
Der eingereichte Antrag wird jetzt von der Behörde geprüft.
The submitted application is now being reviewed by the authority.
vorliegend
Nach den vorliegenden Informationen beginnt der Kurs nächste Woche.
According to the available information, the course starts next week.