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einwandern

to immigrate

einwandern – wanderte ein – ist eingewandert

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einwandern vs einreisen

to enter a country

Einreisen refers to the specific, legal act of entering a country. Einwandern means more: a person moves their center of life there in order to live there permanently. Use einreisen for an individual border crossing and einwandern for a permanent move with a new long-term future there.

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einwandern

Nach einigen Besuchen beschloss sie, dauerhaft in das Land einzuwandern.

After several visits, she decided to immigrate to the country permanently.

einreisen

Nach der Passkontrolle konnte sie ohne Probleme in das Land einreisen.

After passport control, she was able to enter the country without any problems.

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