einzahlen
to deposit
To put money into a bank account, savings account, or cash register.
EXAMPLE
Ich gehe kurz zur Bank, um die Einnahmen von gestern einzuzahlen.
I'm quickly going to the bank to deposit yesterday's takings.
einzahlen
to deposit / pay in
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Meanings
einzahlen
to pay in
To pay money, either regularly or once, into a shared system or fund, e.g. into pension insurance or a communal cash box.
EXAMPLE
Alle Teammitglieder zahlen monatlich fünf Euro in die Kaffeekasse ein.
All team members pay five euros into the coffee fund each month.
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Einzahlen' (to deposit/pay in) is a separable verb. The prefix 'ein-' comes at the end in a main clause, stays attached to the verb in a subordinate clause, and in the infinitive with 'zu', 'zu' goes in the middle.
EXAMPLE
Ich zahle heute 100 Euro auf mein Konto ein.
I am depositing 100 euros into my account today.
Word structure
The verb is made up of the prefix 'ein-' and the verb 'zahlen' (to pay). The prefix 'ein-' here means 'into,' so literally 'to pay into something.'
EXAMPLE
Können Sie mir helfen, Geld am Automaten einzuzahlen?
Can you help me deposit money at the ATM?
Sentence structure with prepositions
The destination of the deposit is usually given with the prepositions 'auf' or 'in' and the accusative. You deposit money 'auf ein Konto' (into an account) or pay it 'in eine Kasse' (into a cash box/fund).
EXAMPLE
Er muss das Geld auf sein Sparkonto einzahlen.
He has to deposit the money into his savings account.
Typical collocations
In a banking context, 'einzahlen' (to deposit) is often used with 'Bargeld' (cash), 'Geld' (money), or 'einen Scheck' (a check) as the object. You can deposit money at a bank or at an ATM.
EXAMPLE
Ich möchte bitte dieses Bargeld auf mein Girokonto einzahlen.
I would like to deposit this cash into my checking account, please.
Compare with
einzahlen vs bezahlen
to pay
Bezahlen means paying for specific goods, a service, or a debt. Einzahlen means putting money into an account, cash box, or shared system or fund. „Bezahlen“ fits a specific charge, while „einzahlen“ fits money that flows into a system.
einzahlen
Ich muss diesen Monat noch Geld in die gemeinsame Kasse einzahlen.
I still have to put money into the shared cash box this month.
bezahlen
Ich muss den Beitrag für diesen Monat noch bezahlen.
I still have to pay this month's contribution.
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