einrichten
to furnish
To equip a room or apartment with furniture and other objects.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Umzug müssen wir unsere neue Wohnung noch komplett einrichten.
After the move, we still have to completely furnish our new apartment.
einrichten
to furnish / set up
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Meanings
einrichten
to set up
To organize, install, or create something so that it can be used, e.g. an account, a connection, or an institution.
EXAMPLE
Der Techniker kommt morgen, um den Internetanschluss einzurichten.
The technician is coming tomorrow to set up the internet connection.
sich einrichten auf
to prepare for
To prepare for and adjust to a specific situation or future development.
EXAMPLE
Wegen des angekündigten Streiks müssen wir uns auf längere Wartezeiten einrichten.
Because of the announced strike, we have to prepare for longer waiting times.
einrichten
to set
In medicine, to bring the parts of a broken bone or a dislocated joint back into the correct position.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt musste den gebrochenen Arm des Jungen sofort einrichten.
The doctor had to set the boy's broken arm immediately.
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Einrichten' (to furnish / set up) is a separable verb. The prefix 'ein-' stands at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Sie richtet ihre neue Wohnung modern ein.
She furnishes her new apartment in a modern style.
Context clues
The object of the sentence reveals the meaning: if you 'einrichten' (furnish) a 'Wohnung' (apartment) or a 'Zimmer' (room), it is about furniture. If you 'einrichten' (set up) a 'Konto' (account) or 'WLAN' (Wi-Fi), it is about technology. If you 'einrichten' (set) a 'Knochen' (bone), it is medical.
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen noch das Kinderzimmer einrichten.
We still have to furnish the children's room.
Typical adverbs
When furnishing rooms, adverbs are often used to describe the style. Typical combinations are 'gemütlich einrichten' (to furnish cozily), 'modern einrichten' (to furnish in a modern style), or 'neu einrichten' (to refurnish / furnish anew).
EXAMPLE
Sie haben ihr Wohnzimmer sehr gemütlich eingerichtet.
They furnished their living room very cozily.
Sentence structure and usage pattern
In this meaning, the verb is always reflexive and is used with the preposition 'auf' and the accusative: 'sich auf etwas einrichten' (to prepare for something). It means to prepare mentally or organizationally.
EXAMPLE
Wegen des Staus sollten wir uns auf eine längere Fahrt einrichten.
Because of the traffic jam, we should prepare for a longer drive.
Compare with
gründeneinstellenanlegenausstattenerrichteninstallierenauflegenausrüstenbereitstellenrüstenausgestalten
einrichten vs gründen
to found / be based on
Gründen emphasizes that an independent organization or institution comes into being. Einrichten emphasizes the practical or organizational provision of something so that it can be used. Thus, for example, one founds an association and sets up a counseling center within its work.
einrichten
Der neue Verein richtet eine telefonische Beratungsstelle für ältere Menschen ein.
The new association is setting up a telephone counseling center for older people.
gründen
Die Helfer gründen einen Verein zur Unterstützung älterer Menschen.
The volunteers are founding an association to support older people.
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