To get used to a new environment, new social circumstances, or a new situation and feel at home there.
example
Nach ein paar Wochen hat sie sich gut in der neuen Stadt eingelebt.
After a few weeks, she had settled in well in the new city.
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Einleben' is a separable verb. The prefix 'ein-' separates from the verb in a main clause and comes at the end of the sentence. In a subordinate clause, the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Er lebt sich in seiner neuen Wohnung gut ein.
He is settling in well in his new apartment.
Always reflexive
This verb is always used reflexively: 'sich einleben' (to settle in). The reflexive pronoun (mich, dich, sich, uns, euch, sich) is obligatory and must match the subject.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe mich an meinem neuen Arbeitsplatz noch nicht ganz eingelebt.
I haven't fully settled in at my new workplace yet.
Typical preposition
To name the place or situation that someone is getting used to, the preposition 'in' with the dative is usually used: 'sich in der neuen Stadt einleben' (to settle into the new city) or 'sich im neuen Job einleben' (to settle into the new job).
EXAMPLE
Wie habt ihr euch in Deutschland eingelebt?
How have you settled in in Germany?
Typical adverbs
'Sich einleben' (to settle in) is often combined with adverbs that describe the process, for example 'sich gut einleben' (to settle in well), 'sich schnell einleben' (to settle in quickly), or 'sich langsam einleben' (to settle in slowly).
EXAMPLE
Keine Sorge, du wirst dich hier sicher schnell einleben.
Don't worry, you'll surely settle in here quickly.