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to install
To set up software or a program on a computer or another electronic device so that it works.
Ich muss noch ein Antivirenprogramm auf meinem neuen Laptop installieren.
I still have to install an antivirus program on my new laptop.
to install
To put in and connect technical devices, equipment, or systems in a building.
Ein Elektriker kommt morgen, um die neuen Lampen zu installieren.
An electrician is coming tomorrow to install the new lamps.
to install
To formally appoint someone to a public or church office.
Der neue Bürgermeister wurde gestern offiziell in sein Amt installiert.
The new mayor was officially installed in office yesterday.
Verbs that end in '-ieren' often come from other languages. They are always regular and form the past participle without 'ge-', so 'installiert' (installed).
Hast du die neueste Version der Software schon installiert?
Have you already installed the latest version of the software?
The object of the verb reveals the exact meaning: 'ein Programm' (a program, software), 'eine Heizung' (a heating system, device), or 'einen Minister' (a minister, office).
Der Techniker hat den neuen Router installiert.
The technician installed the new router.
When software is installed, German uses the preposition 'auf' with the dative to name the device: 'ein Programm auf dem Computer installieren' (to install a program on the computer).
Ich habe mir die neue Sprachlern-App auf dem Handy installiert.
I installed the new language-learning app on my phone.
With technical devices, typical objects are 'eine Klimaanlage' (an air conditioner), 'neue Fenster' (new windows), 'eine Küche' (a kitchen), or 'ein Sicherheitssystem' (a security system).
Die Firma wird nächste Woche die Solaranlage auf dem Dach installieren.
The company will install the solar system on the roof next week.
This meaning is very formal and is used almost only in official, political, or church contexts. The pattern is 'jemanden in ein Amt installieren' (to install someone in an office).
Der neue Bischof wurde feierlich in sein Amt installiert.
The new bishop was solemnly installed in office.
to insert / to begin / to use
Both verbs can refer to appointing someone to a public or church office. Installieren is the formal, ceremonial induction into office, whereas einsetzen can also mean a non-ceremonial appointment or assignment. Use installieren only when the ceremonial induction is important; otherwise, einsetzen is appropriate.
Der Bischof installierte den neuen Pfarrer in einer feierlichen Zeremonie.
The bishop formally installed the new pastor in a solemn ceremony.
Der Bischof setzte den neuen Pfarrer ohne große Feier in sein Amt ein.
The bishop appointed the new pastor to his position without much ceremony.
