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to enroll
To officially sign up or register for something, especially at a university, for a course, or in a club.
Im Oktober werde ich mich für das Medizinstudium einschreiben.
In October, I will enroll in the medical degree program.
'Einschreiben' (to enroll / register) is a separable verb. The prefix 'ein-' comes at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Er schreibt sich für den Sprachkurs ein.
He enrolls in the language course.
The verb is made up of 'ein' and 'schreiben' (to write). The basic idea is to 'write' oneself or something into a list, a book, or a system.
Bitte schreiben Sie Ihren Namen in die Liste ein.
Please enter your name on the list.
In the meaning 'sich registrieren' (to register), the verb is reflexive: 'sich einschreiben' (to enroll/register). You enroll 'für' something (accusative) or 'an' an institution (dative).
Sie möchte sich an der Humboldt-Universität einschreiben.
She would like to enroll at Humboldt University.
You can recognize this meaning from the context of 'Post' (mail) or 'Versand' (shipping). Most often, the fixed phrase 'per Einschreiben' (by registered mail) is used to describe the shipping method.
Ich muss diesen wichtigen Vertrag per Einschreiben versenden.
I have to send this important contract by registered mail.
This meaning is metaphorical and is often used in an elevated, journalistic, or literary style. The most common phrase is 'sich in die Geschichtsbücher einschreiben' (to write oneself into the history books).
Mit dieser Erfindung hat er sich in die Technikgeschichte eingeschrieben.
With this invention, he wrote himself into the history of technology.
to give up / submit
'aufgeben' and 'einschreiben' can both come up when sending letters or packages. 'aufgeben' means that you hand over a shipment at the post office so it can be sent. 'einschreiben' refers to a special shipping method: the letter or package is sent by registered mail, and you receive proof. Learners may confuse the words because both can happen at the post office counter. In practical terms: you send a letter ('einen Brief aufgeben'); if it is supposed to be sent especially securely, you have it sent by registered mail ('einschreiben lassen').
Den wichtigen Brief lasse ich vor dem Termin einschreiben.
I will have the important letter sent by registered mail before the appointment.
Mein Kollege gibt das Paket nach der Arbeit bei der Post auf.
My colleague sends the package at the post office after work.