what is einen used for

What is einen used for and, is it different from ein and eine

Hello Germanator,

Try searching the forum or the lessons or the vocabulary for einen before asking.

The question has already been answered. It is used for a/an in certain situations and yes, a bit different from ein and eine. you will have to look at some examples to understand. 

Here is probably the best lesson to read in order to understand einen:

http://members.rocketlanguages.com/lessons/78

Here is a table for usage:

http://www.dict.cc/deutsch/einen.html

Best Regards,

Jason