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to instruct in
To introduce someone to a new task, device, or work area and give the necessary instructions and explanations.
Der Abteilungsleiter wird den neuen Mitarbeiter in seine Aufgaben einweisen.
The department head will instruct the new employee in his tasks.
to admit
To send a person, usually on a doctor's orders, to a hospital, clinic, or other institution for treatment or care.
Wegen der akuten Symptome hat der Arzt den Patienten sofort ins Krankenhaus eingewiesen.
Because of the acute symptoms, the doctor admitted the patient to the hospital immediately.
to guide in
To help the driver of a vehicle maneuver into a tight parking space or a specific position using signals or shouted instructions.
Kannst du mich kurz einweisen? Ich sehe nach hinten nicht viel.
Can you guide me in for a moment? I can't see much behind me.
'Einweisen' (to instruct/admit/guide in) is a separable verb. In main clauses, the prefix 'ein-' comes at the end. In subordinate clauses and infinitive constructions, the verb stays together.
Ein Kollege weist mich morgen in die neue Software ein.
A colleague will instruct me in the new software tomorrow.
The verb consists of 'ein-' (into) and 'weisen' (to show, guide). The basic idea is therefore to 'guide' someone into a new area, place, or situation.
Der Parkwächter wies das Auto in die enge Lücke ein.
The parking attendant guided the car into the narrow space.
The meaning is easy to recognize from the context: with work or technology, it is about instruction. With doctors and clinics, it is about admission to the hospital. With vehicles, it is about parking.
Der Chef weist den Praktikanten in seine Aufgaben ein.
The boss instructs the intern in his tasks.
In the meaning 'anleiten' (to instruct), the preposition 'in' is always used with the accusative. The construction is: jemanden in etwas (Akk.) einweisen (to instruct someone in something).
Können Sie mich bitte in die Bedienung dieses Geräts einweisen?
Could you please instruct me in the operation of this device?
In a medical context, 'einweisen' (to admit) is almost always combined with the destination. Typical formulations are 'ins Krankenhaus einweisen' (to admit to the hospital) or 'in eine Klinik einweisen' (to admit to a clinic).
Aufgrund der hohen Entzündungswerte wurde er in die Klinik eingewiesen.
Due to the high inflammation levels, he was admitted to the clinic.
to introduce / import
Einführen here means generally familiarizing someone with a new task or area of work. Einweisen emphasizes specific explanations and necessary instructions, for example on how to operate a device. Einführen is suitable for a broad initial overview, while einweisen is suitable for precise instructions on what to do.
Die Meisterin weist den neuen Mitarbeiter in die sichere Bedienung der Säge ein.
The master instructs the new employee in the safe operation of the saw.
Die Meisterin führt den neuen Mitarbeiter in die Aufgaben der Werkstatt ein.
The master introduces the new employee to the workshop’s tasks.
