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Einschlagen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Einschlagen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to drive in", "to hammer in" or "to strike in".
Essential properties of "einschlagen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: einschlagen
- Simple past: schlug ein
- Participle: eingeschlagen
irregularseparabletransitiveintransitive
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 "einschlagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To hit or drive something in forcefully"
- Definition: "To hit or drive something in forcefully, especially a nail or a stake."
- Translation(s): to drive in, to hammer in, to strike in
- Synonym(s): Einhämmern, Einrammen, Einschmettern
- Related word(s): Schlagen, Hämmern, Nageln
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schlug den Nagel in die Wand ein.
- Die Arbeiter schlugen Pfähle in den Boden ein.
- Sie schlug den Zeltpflock mit einem Hammer ein.
2.) "To take a specific direction or path"
- Definition: "To take a specific direction or path."
- Translation(s): to take (a path/direction), to choose (a path/direction), to turn into
- Synonym(s): Einbiegen, Einlenken
- Related word(s): Abbiegen, Wenden
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir müssen hier links einschlagen.
- Der Wanderer schlug einen schmalen Pfad ein.
- Sie schlugen den Weg zum Gipfel ein.
3.) "To break or smash something, typically glass"
- Definition: "To break or smash something, especially glass or a window."
- Translation(s): to smash, to break, to shatter
- Synonym(s): zerschlagen, zertrümmern
- Antonym(s): reparieren
- Related word(s): zerbrechen, zerstören
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Diebe schlugen das Fenster ein.
- Der Sturm schlug die Scheiben ein.
- Er schlug wütend die Tür ein.
4.) "To wrap something"
- Definition: "To wrap something, especially a gift."
- Translation(s): to wrap, to package, to cover
- Synonym(s): einpacken, einwickeln
- Antonym(s): auspacken
- Related word(s): verpacken, umhüllen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie schlug das Geschenk sorgfälltig ein.
- Ich muss noch die Bücher einschlagen.
- Die Verkäuferin schlug die zerbrechliche Vase vorsichtig ein.