No. 13,689 in German
einkehrt
"Enters" or "returns" (used in contexts like stopping for rest or reflection).
In a sentence
Nach der anstrengenden Wanderung kehrt die Gruppe in einer gemütlichen Berghütte ein.
After the strenuous hike, the group stops by a cozy mountain hut.
Here, 'einkehrt' is used to describe the action of stopping and entering a place, typically for refreshment or rest.
Wenn die Ruhe des Abends einkehrt, fühle ich mich entspannt.
When the tranquility of the evening sets in, I feel relaxed.
In this instance, 'einkehrt' metaphorically describes the onset of a state or atmosphere, here the evening's tranquility.
Er bemerkte, wie langsam eine festliche Stimmung einkehrt.
He noticed how a festive mood gradually settles in.
In this context, 'einkehrt' indicates the gradual arrival or establishment of a particular feeling or mood.
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