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einwickeln

to wrap up

verb AYN-vik-eln Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Also means

to bandage (a limb)

Usage Note

Einwickeln in a medical context means to wrap a limb in bandage or gauze. In everyday speech it also means to wrap up warmly against cold, or to wrap a gift.

Examples

"Sie wickelte den verstauchten Knöchel fest mit einem Verband ein."

Natural Translation

She firmly wrapped the sprained ankle with a bandage.

Literal Translation

She wrapped the sprained ankle firmly with a bandage in.

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