einstecken

einstecken

"Einstecken" means "to insert, pocket, or endure."

In this sentence, 'einstecken' is used in the sense of inserting or plugging something into a socket.

Ich musste die Kabel in die Steckdosen einstecken.

I had to plug the cables into the outlets.

Here, 'einstecken' is used metaphorically to mean enduring or accepting something, in this case, criticism.

Er konnte die Kritik leicht einstecken.

He was able to take the criticism easily.

In this context, 'einstecken' depicts the action of placing an item into a contained space, like a bag.

Sie hat den Gegenstand vorsichtig in die Tasche gesteckt.

She carefully put the item into the bag.