telling-off / entrance / enema
Loading your saved state.
telling-off
Colloquial for a severe reprimand, a sharp rebuke, or a dressing-down.
Nachdem er das Projekt verpatzt hatte, bekam er vom Chef einen gewaltigen Einlauf.
After he messed up the project, he got a massive telling-off from the boss.
entrance
In sports, the ceremonial entrance of the teams onto the field or into the arena before the start of a competition.
Der Einlauf der Mannschaften ins Stadion wurde von den Fans lautstark bejubelt.
The teams' entrance into the stadium was loudly cheered by the fans.
enema
A medical procedure in which fluid is introduced into the intestine for cleansing or for administering medication.
Vor der Darmspiegelung ist in der Regel ein Einlauf zur Vorbereitung notwendig.
Before a colonoscopy, an enema is usually necessary as preparation.
entrance
The entrance or access route to a harbor, bay, or body of water.
Bei starkem Seegang ist der Einlauf in den kleinen Hafen besonders gefährlich.
In heavy seas, the entrance into the small harbor is especially dangerous.
inlet
The opening on a machine, pipe, or system through which a substance, such as water or air, enters.
Der Einlauf der Pumpe war durch Algen und Schmutz verstopft.
The pump's inlet was clogged with algae and dirt.
'Der Einlauf' is the nominalization of the verb 'einlaufen' (to run in, flow in). This basic idea connects all the meanings: a team runs into the stadium, a ship into the harbor, fluid into the body, or a tirade of scolding 'runs' at someone.
Der Einlauf der Schiffe in den Hafen war ein beeindruckendes Bild.
The entrance of the ships into the harbor was an impressive sight.
The meaning of 'Einlauf' is almost always clear from context. Words like 'Chef' (boss) or 'Ärger' (trouble) point to a reprimand, 'Mannschaft' (team) or 'Stadion' (stadium) to sports, 'Arzt' (doctor) to medicine, and 'Hafen' (harbor) to shipping.
Der Einlauf der Gladiatoren wurde vom Publikum erwartet.
The entrance of the gladiators was awaited by the audience.
In the meaning 'reprimand' or 'dressing-down', the word is mainly used in colloquial language. It is rather uncommon in formal situations.
Nach der schlechten Note gab es zu Hause einen ordentlichen Einlauf.
After the bad grade, there was a proper telling-off at home.
For the meaning 'reprimand', there are fixed expressions: 'einen Einlauf bekommen' (to be reprimanded) and 'jemandem einen Einlauf verpassen' (to reprimand someone).
Wenn du wieder zu spät kommst, verpasst dir der Trainer einen Einlauf.
If you come late again, the coach will give you a telling-off.
In the medical meaning, 'Einlauf' (enema) is an established technical term. It is used quite neutrally in doctors' offices and hospitals.
Der Patient erhält vor der Untersuchung einen Einlauf.
The patient receives an enema before the examination.
moving in / entry
In sports, both words can refer to the teams’ ceremonial entry onto the field or into the arena. Einlauf is the typical sports term, while Einzug is also used more generally for other ceremonies. Einlauf is especially appropriate for a team’s entrance in a sporting event; Einzug is suitable for a generally ceremonial entry.
Vor dem Fußballspiel warteten die Zuschauer auf den Einlauf der Mannschaften.
Before the soccer match, the spectators waited for the teams to enter.
Bei der Eröffnung des Stadtfests begann der feierliche Einzug der Mannschaften.
At the opening of the city festival, the teams began their ceremonial entry.
