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submission
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.
submission
The process of sending or submitting documents, entries, or other materials.
Die Frist für die Einsendung der Bewerbungsunterlagen endet morgen.
The deadline for submitting the application documents is tomorrow.
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
In a competition, Beitrag and Einsendung can both refer to the same work. Beitrag emphasizes the work as a contribution in terms of its content, while Einsendung emphasizes its role as material sent to the organizers. When the focus is on the content, Beitrag fits; when sending it is the main point, Einsendung fits.
Marias Einsendung für den Schreibwettbewerb war ein kurzer, gut erzählter Text.
Maria's submission to the writing competition was a short, well-written story.
Marias Beitrag zum Schreibwettbewerb war ein kurzer, gut erzählter Text.
Maria's contribution to the writing competition was a short, well-written story.
