Goethe B1 Noun #400 Noun

die Einrichtung

Plural: die Einrichtungen
Based on: ein-, einrichten
1.

the facility, the establishment, the institution

(Rather generic term for an organisation of sorts and its location. Think of a mental hospital for instance. The core idea is a place where everything is at its place and ready for work.)
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2.

the installation, the setting up, the creation

(Semi-formal word for setting up of abstract things. Think of personalizing a new computer when you buy it and you have to go through all kinds of settings. The core idea is putting things in their right place. )
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Examples
  • Ich habe die Einrichtung meines Kontos gestern abgeschlossen.
  • I finished the setup of my account yesterday.
3.

the interior, the furnishing

(Interior of rooms and places, mainly furniture. Does not really include wall color and so on. The core idea is putting things in their right place. )
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How many meanings does the German word 'Einrichtung' have?

Einrichtung has 3 distinct meanings: 1. the facility, the establishment, the institution, 2. the installation, the setting up, the creation, 3. the interior, the furnishing.

What is the gender of 'Einrichtung'?

die

What is the plural of 'Einrichtung'?

die Einrichtungen

What is 'Einrichtung' related to?

The word 'Einrichtung' is related to ein- and einrichten.

Where can I learn more about 'Einrichtung'?

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