to settle in / bring in / record
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to settle in
To develop, after an initial phase, into a smoothly functioning and harmonious state. Often refers to teams, processes, or relationships.
Nach ein paar Wochen hat sich das neue Team gut eingespielt.
After a few weeks, the new team had settled in well.
to bring in
To generate a certain amount of money as profit or revenue, especially for films, concerts, or commercial products.
Der Film hat am ersten Wochenende über 10 Millionen Euro eingespielt.
The film brought in over 10 million euros in its first weekend.
to record
To record music or other audio content in order to publish or store it.
Die Band ist gerade im Studio, um ihr neues Album einzuspielen.
The band is currently in the studio to record their new album.
to warm up
To warm up before a sporting competition or musical performance by practicing.
Die Musiker spielen sich vor dem Konzert eine halbe Stunde lang ein.
The musicians warm up for half an hour before the concert.
'Einspielen' is a separable verb. The prefix 'ein-' goes at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses, the verb stays together, and in the infinitive with 'zu', 'zu' goes in the middle.
Der neue Film spielt viel Geld ein.
The new film brings in a lot of money.
Pay attention to whether the verb is used reflexively ('sich einspielen') or non-reflexively ('etwas einspielen'). 'Sich einspielen' means that something becomes harmonious or that you warm up. 'Etwas einspielen' means to earn money or record music.
Die Arbeitsabläufe in der neuen Abteilung müssen sich erst noch einspielen.
The workflows in the new department still have to settle in.
When referring to a harmonious state, typical subjects are 'das Team' (the team), 'die Gruppe' (the group), 'die Zusammenarbeit' (the collaboration), or 'die Abläufe' (the processes/workflows).
Nach einigen Anfangsschwierigkeiten hat sich die Zusammenarbeit gut eingespielt.
After some initial difficulties, the collaboration settled in well.
In the meaning 'Geld verdienen' (to earn money), the object is often an amount of money or a related concept like 'die Kosten' (the costs), 'einen Gewinn' (a profit), or 'Millionen' (millions).
Mit dem Verkauf des Produkts wollen wir die Entwicklungskosten wieder einspielen.
With the sale of the product, we want to bring in the development costs again.
This meaning is found almost exclusively in a musical context. You can record 'ein Album' (an album), 'einen Song' (a song), 'eine CD' (a CD), or 'ein Stück' (a piece).
Die Philharmoniker haben die neunte Sinfonie neu eingespielt.
The Philharmonic has newly recorded the Ninth Symphony.
This reflexive meaning always describes a short warm-up phase directly before an event. Typical subjects are 'Musiker' (musicians), 'ein Orchester' (an orchestra), or 'Sportler' (athletes).
Die Fußballmannschaft spielt sich vor dem Anpfiff auf dem Platz ein.
The soccer team warms up on the field before kick-off.
to record / take in
Aufnehmen and einspielen can both refer to making a music recording. Aufnehmen emphasizes the general or technical recording process. Einspielen focuses more on the musical performance that is recorded for release or storage.
Die Band spielt das neue Lied im Studio für ihr Album ein.
The band is recording the new song in the studio for their album.
Der Tontechniker nimmt das neue Lied im Studio auf.
The sound engineer is recording the new song in the studio.
