einlösen
to redeem
To exchange a voucher, prescription, or check for goods, a service, or money.
EXAMPLE
Sie können diesen Gutschein in jeder unserer Filialen einlösen.
You can redeem this voucher in any of our branches.
einlösen
to redeem / fulfill
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Meanings
einlösen
to fulfill
To put a promise, threat, or expectation into action; to fulfill it.
EXAMPLE
Endlich hat er sein Versprechen eingelöst und uns zum Essen eingeladen.
He finally fulfilled his promise and invited us out to eat.
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Einlösen' (to redeem / fulfill) is a separable verb. In a main clause, the prefix 'ein-' goes at the end of the sentence. In a subordinate clause or in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb is not separated.
EXAMPLE
Ich löse meinen Gutschein an der Kasse ein.
I redeem my voucher at the checkout.
Context clue
The object of the verb reveals the meaning. If it is a concrete means of exchange such as 'Gutschein' (voucher), 'Scheck' (check), or 'Rezept' (prescription), the first meaning is intended. With abstract nouns such as 'Versprechen' (promise), 'Drohung' (threat), or 'Hoffnung' (hope), it is about the second, figurative meaning.
EXAMPLE
Ich muss noch mein Rezept in der Apotheke einlösen.
I still need to redeem my prescription at the pharmacy.
Typical collocations
Common combinations for exchanging something are: 'einen Gutschein einlösen' (to redeem a voucher), 'einen Rabattcode einlösen' (to redeem a discount code), 'Bonuspunkte einlösen' (to redeem bonus points), or 'ein Rezept einlösen' (to redeem a prescription).
EXAMPLE
Online können Sie den Rabattcode direkt im Warenkorb einlösen.
Online, you can redeem the discount code directly in the shopping cart.
Typical collocations
In the figurative meaning, 'einlösen' (to fulfill) is often used with abstract concepts: 'ein Versprechen einlösen' (to fulfill a promise), 'eine Drohung einlösen' (to carry out a threat), or 'Erwartungen einlösen' (to meet expectations).
EXAMPLE
Die Mannschaft konnte die hohen Erwartungen der Fans nicht einlösen.
The team could not fulfill the fans' high expectations.
Compare with
einlösen vs verwenden
to use
Using a voucher generally means using it to pay for a purchase or service. Einlösen more precisely refers to exchanging the voucher for the goods, service, or corresponding amount of money. That is why einlösen is particularly appropriate when presenting it at the checkout.
einlösen
Ich löse den Gutschein beim Bezahlen der neuen Jacke ein.
I am redeeming the voucher when I pay for the new jacket.
verwenden
Ich verwende den Gutschein für den Kauf einer neuen Jacke.
I am using the voucher to buy a new jacket.
In real life
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