die Einrichtung
furnishings
The collection of furniture, rugs, lamps, and other objects in a room or apartment.
EXAMPLE
Die neue Wohnung hat eine sehr helle und moderne Einrichtung.
The new apartment has very bright and modern furnishings.
die Einrichtung
furnishings / institution / setup
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Meanings
die Einrichtung
institution
An institution or organization that serves a particular public, social, or economic purpose, such as a hospital, school, or government office.
EXAMPLE
Der Kindergarten ist eine wichtige soziale Einrichtung für Familien.
The kindergarten is an important social institution for families.
die Einrichtung
setup
The process of setting up, installing, or organizing something, for example software or a new system.
EXAMPLE
Die Einrichtung des neuen Netzwerks hat den ganzen Vormittag gedauert.
Setting up the new network took the entire morning.
Usage tips
Word family
'Die Einrichtung' (furnishings/institution/setup) is the noun related to the separable verb 'einrichten' (to furnish/set up). The verb means to put furniture in a room or to install something technically. The noun describes the result or the process of this action.
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen das neue Büro noch komplett einrichten.
We still have to furnish the new office completely.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning from the context: if it is about furniture and style, it refers to the furnishings of an apartment. If it is about organizations like schools or offices, it means an institution. If it is about technology or accounts, it means the setup or installation process.
EXAMPLE
Ihre Einrichtung ist sehr geschmackvoll.
Her furnishings are very tasteful.
Typical collocations
When it is about furniture and decoration, 'Einrichtung' is often combined with adjectives that describe a style, e.g. 'moderne' (modern), 'klassische' (classic), 'gemütliche' (cozy), or 'komplette' (complete) furnishings.
EXAMPLE
Sie wünscht sich eine helle und moderne Einrichtung für ihr Wohnzimmer.
She wants bright and modern furnishings for her living room.
Typical collocations
As an institution, 'Einrichtung' is often further specified with adjectives such as 'öffentlich' (public), 'sozial' (social), 'staatlich' (state-run), or 'medizinisch' (medical).
EXAMPLE
Das Krankenhaus ist eine wichtige medizinische Einrichtung in der Stadt.
The hospital is an important medical institution in the city.
Use with genitive
In the meaning 'Setup/Installation', a genitive or 'von' + dative is often used to specify what is being set up. For example: 'die Einrichtung des Kontos' (the setup of the account) or 'die Einrichtung von dem neuen Programm' (the setup of the new program).
EXAMPLE
Die Einrichtung des neuen WLAN-Routers dauerte nur wenige Minuten.
Setting up the new Wi-Fi router took only a few minutes.
Compare with
OrganisationAnlageAufbauInfrastrukturAusstattungInstitutionAusrüstungErrichtungMöbelOrganAnstaltInstallationInventarKonfigurationEtablierungVorrichtungSetupEinsetzungMobiliarInnenausstattungInneneinrichtungInterieurInterior
Einrichtung vs Organisation
organization
Organisation and Einrichtung can both refer to an institution that carries out work. Organisation tends to emphasize the group, its members, and their joint activities, while Einrichtung emphasizes the specific public or social purpose. Organisation works for the group taking action; Einrichtung works for the place or service with this purpose.
Einrichtung
Die Einrichtung bietet Familien mit wenig Geld kostenlose Beratung.
The institution offers free advice to families with little money.
Organisation
Die Organisation unterstützt Familien mit wenig Geld.
The organization supports families with little money.
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