Einhauchen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einhauchen" is used as verb with the meaning of "breathe life into", "inspire" or "instill".

Essential properties of "einhauchen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einhauchen
  • Simple past: hauchte ein
  • Participle: eingehaucht

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "einhauchen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To instill life or energy"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Lehrer wollte den Schülern neuen Mut einhauchen.The teacher wanted to instill new courage in the students.
  2. Die Rede sollte den Zuhörern Hoffnung einhauchen.The speech was meant to inspire hope in the listeners.
  3. Sie versuchte, dem alten Projekt neues Leben einzuhauchen.She tried to breathe new life into the old project.

2.) "To blow gently or whisper into something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wollte dem Glas ein wenig Wärme einhauchen.He wanted to breathe a little warmth into the glass.
  2. Sie hauchte dem Spiegel ein Herz ein.She breathed a heart onto the mirror.
  3. Der Wind hauchte sanft durch die Bäume ein.The wind gently whispered through the trees.
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