ein verb

einhaken

hat eingehakt · hakte ein
Based on: ein-
1.

to clasp, to hook in!

(In a literal sense of hooking a hook or latch in somewhere. Also sometimes for hooking elbows.)
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2.

to butt in, to go in

(Figurative sense of "hooking" into a point or section of an argument to insert your thoughts.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'einhaken' have?

einhaken has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to clasp, to hook in!, 2. to butt in, to go in.

What is the past tense of 'einhaken'?

hat eingehakt / hakte ein

What is 'einhaken' related to?

The word 'einhaken' is related to ein-.

Where can I learn more about 'einhaken'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.