Einschleichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einschleichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to sneak in", "to creep in" or "to infiltrate".

Essential properties of "einschleichen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einschleichen
  • Simple past: schlich ein
  • Participle: eingeschlichen

See full conjugation of einschleichen

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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 "einschleichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To sneak in or infiltrate stealthily"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Dieb konnte sich unbemerkt ins Haus einschleichen.The thief was able to sneak into the house unnoticed.
  2. Es ist wichtig, sich leise in das Zimmer einzuschleichen.It is important to sneak quietly into the room.
  3. Die Katze hat sich in die Küche eingeschlichen, ohne dass jemand es bemerkte.The cat sneaked into the kitchen without anyone noticing.

2.) "To gradually creep in or set in unnoticed"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ein Gefühl der Unruhe begann sich einzuschleichen.A feeling of unease began to creep in.
  2. Langsam schleicht sich der Herbst in die Stadt ein.Autumn is slowly creeping into the city.
  3. Zweifel schleichen sich oft unbemerkt ein.Doubts often creep in unnoticed.
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