How do you say "I moved in" in German?

"I moved in" in German is "Ich bin eingezogen". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘I moved in’ in German

Q: What does "Ich bin eingezogen" mean in English?

"Ich bin eingezogen" means "I moved in" in English. Usage tip: Eingezogen is the past participle of einziehen, 'to move in.' German loves these compact verb forms.

Ich bin eingezogen

ikh bin INE-guh-tsoh-gen

[ikh bin INE-guh-tsoh-gen]

💬 Usage Tip: Eingezogen is the past participle of einziehen, 'to move in.' German loves these compact verb forms.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Mentioning that you just moved in helps explain boxes, noise, and mild hallway confusion.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich

[ikh]

The pronoun used when speaking about yourself.

Example

Ich bin eingezogen, und Ich lerne gerade alle Nachbarn kennen.

I have moved in, and I am just getting to know all the neighbours.

bin

[bin]

have / am

Here it helps form the perfect tense with 'eingezogen' to talk about having moved in.

Example

Ich bin eingezogen, und bin sehr froh über die neue Wohnung.

I have moved in, and I am very happy about the new flat.

eingezogen

[INE-guh-tsoh-gen]

moved in

Past participle of 'einziehen', used for moving into a new home.

Example

Ich bin eingezogen, weil ich näher bei der Arbeit wohnen möchte; eingezogen bin ich am Wochenende.

I have moved in because I want to live closer to work; I moved in at the weekend.

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