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to store
To keep objects, goods, or supplies in a safe place in order to preserve or secure them for later use.
Wir müssen die Gartenmöbel über den Winter im Keller einlagern.
We have to store the garden furniture in the basement over the winter.
to deposit for safekeeping
To deposit securities, precious metals, or other valuables with a bank or specialized company for secure safekeeping.
Der Investor entschied sich, seine Goldbarren bei einer Schweizer Bank einzulagern.
The investor decided to deposit his gold bars for safekeeping at a Swiss bank.
'Einlagern' (to store) is a separable verb. The prefix 'ein-' separates from the verb in main clauses and comes at the end of the sentence.
Im Herbst lagern wir die Äpfel aus dem Garten ein.
In autumn, we store the apples from the garden.
The verb consists of the prefix 'ein-' and the verb 'lagern' (to store). The prefix emphasizes the movement 'into' a storage space or place of safekeeping.
Die Firma lagert ihre Waren in einer großen Halle ein.
The company stores its goods in a large hall.
In everyday life, 'einlagern' (to store) is often used for seasonal items or supplies. Typical objects are 'Möbel' (furniture), 'Reifen' (tires), 'Ernte' (harvest), or 'Akten' (files).
Wir sollten die Winterreifen bald einlagern.
We should store the winter tires soon.
You can recognize this meaning from the context of finance, security, and valuables. Typical objects are 'Gold' (gold), 'Wertpapiere' (securities), or 'Kunstwerke' (works of art), which are often stored 'bei einer Bank' (at a bank).
Er hat sein Gold sicher bei einer Bank im Ausland eingelagert.
He has safely deposited his gold at a bank abroad.
to hire / adjust / stop
Both verbs can express keeping objects in a protected place. „Einstellen“ tends to emphasize putting something inside, whereas „einlagern“ means organized, usually long-term storage for later use. Use „einlagern“ for supplies or goods and „einstellen“ when simply putting something away.
Vor dem Winter lagert der Händler die Fahrräder in einer trockenen Halle ein.
Before winter, the dealer stores the bicycles in a dry warehouse.
Vor dem Winter stellt sie die Fahrräder in den trockenen Schuppen ein.
Before winter, she puts the bicycles away in the dry shed.
