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to draw in
To add something (e.g., a line, a symbol, a route) to an existing plan, map, or drawing.
Der Architekt wird die Position der neuen Fenster noch in den Bauplan einzeichnen.
The architect will still draw the position of the new windows into the building plan.
'Einzeichnen' (to draw in / subscribe) is a separable verb. The prefix 'ein-' comes at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Der Stadtplaner zeichnet die neue Umgehungsstraße ein.
The urban planner draws in the new bypass.
The typical structure is 'etwas in etwas (Akkusativ) einzeichnen' (to draw something into something). The preposition 'in' indicates where the drawing is added.
Könnten Sie die Haltestellen in den Stadtplan einzeichnen?
Could you draw the stops into the city map?
Graphic elements such as a route, a line, a border, a symbol, or a position are often drawn into a map, a plan, or a sketch.
Der Wanderführer hat uns den sichersten Weg in die Karte eingezeichnet.
The hiking guide drew the safest route into the map for us.
This meaning belongs to the technical language of finance. It is used when talking about buying newly issued securities.
Die Bank bietet ihren Kunden an, die neuen Anleihen vorab einzuzeichnen.
The bank offers its customers the option to subscribe for the new bonds in advance.
to draw / sign
'zeichnen' and 'einzeichnen' both have to do with lines, pictures, or plans. Use 'zeichnen' when you create a picture or representation from scratch, for example with a pencil. Use 'einzeichnen' when something is already there, such as a map, plan, or sketch, and you add something to it. Learners may confuse the words because both can be done with a pen or pencil. The simple difference is: you draw a picture, but you draw a route into a map.
Frau Schmidt hat den neuen Weg in den Stadtplan eingezeichnet.
Ms. Schmidt drew the new path into the city map.
Hannah zeichnet in der Pause ein Bild von ihrer Katze.
During the break, Hannah draws a picture of her cat.