Einprägen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einprägen" is used as verb with the meaning of "memorize", "commit to memory" or "learn by heart".

Essential properties of "einprägen"

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Properties

Infinitive: einprägen
Simple past: prägte ein
Participle: eingeprägt

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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 "einprägen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To commit to memory, to learn by heart"

Definition: "To memorize something intensely to remember it easily."
Translation(s): memorize, commit to memory, learn by heart
Synonym(s): merken, behalten
Antonym(s): vergessen
Related word(s): Gedächtnis, Erinnerung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er muss sich die Vokabeln für den Test einprägen.He has to memorize the vocabulary for the test.
Ich versuche mir die Telefonnummer einzuprägen.I'm trying to commit the phone number to memory.
Sie hat sich das Gesicht des Mannes gut eingeprägt.She committed the man's face well to memory.

2.) "To leave a lasting impression, to imprint"

Definition: "To impress or leave a lasting mark on someone."
Translation(s): imprint, impress, leave a mark
Synonym(s): beeindrucken, prägen
Related word(s): Eindruck, Eindruck hinterlassen

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Ereignis hat sich tief in ihr Gedächtnis eingeprägt.The event deeply imprinted itself in her memory.
Die Worte des Lehrers haben sich bei ihm eingeprägt.The teacher's words left a lasting impression on him.
Das Bild hat sich in meinem Kopf eingeprägt.The image imprinted itself in my mind.

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