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Something that is sent to someone in order to take part in a competition, be published, or receive an evaluation. Often refers to the submitted material itself.
Die beste Einsendung des Fotowettbewerbs gewinnt eine neue Kamera.
The best submission in the photo competition wins a new camera.
The word is derived from the verb 'einsenden' (to send in). It consists of 'ein-', 'senden' (to send), and the ending '-ung', which turns an action or its result into a noun. So an 'Einsendung' (submission) is either what you send in or the process itself.
Bitte senden Sie Ihre Gedichte für den Wettbewerb ein.
Please send in your poems for the competition.
You can recognize the two meanings from the context. If it is about the process, you often find time expressions like 'Frist für die Einsendung' (deadline for submission). If it is about the result, you read verbs like 'bewerten' (to evaluate), 'prämieren' (to award a prize to), or 'auswählen' (to select).
Die Einsendung der Fotos muss bis zum 31. Oktober erfolgen.
The submission of the photos must take place by October 31.
When referring to the process of submitting, 'Einsendung' (submission) is often used with prepositions that describe the route or method. Typical phrases are 'die Einsendung per Post' (submission by mail) or 'die Einsendung von Dokumenten' (submission of documents).
Nach Einsendung Ihrer Unterlagen erhalten Sie eine Bestätigung.
After submitting your documents, you will receive a confirmation.
contribution / post
'der Beitrag' and 'die Einsendung' can both have to do with texts, images, or other materials intended for publication or a competition. 'Beitrag' usually means the finished published piece or the content itself. 'Einsendung' emphasizes more that something was sent or submitted to someone. This can refer to the material itself or to the act of sending it. The words can be confused when, for example, texts are being collected for a competition. Before the selection, people often talk about 'Einsendungen' (submissions); after publication, more about 'Beiträge' (pieces / posts).
Bis Freitag müssen alle Einsendungen für den Fotowettbewerb im Büro sein.
All submissions for the photo competition must be in the office by Friday.
Aylin schreibt einen Beitrag für den Newsletter ihres Kurses.
Aylin is writing a piece for her course newsletter.