instill in German
instill in German is anerziehen, beibringen, einimpfen — instill means to gradually establish an idea, feeling, or value in someone's mind so it becomes part of who they are.
instill in German
anerziehen
(transitive) To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.
beibringen
(transitive) To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.
einimpfen
(transitive) To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.
einflößen
(transitive) To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop.
What does "instill" mean?
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verb To gradually establish an idea, feeling, or value in someone's mind so it becomes part of who they are.
"Her parents instilled a strong work ethic in her from a young age."
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verb To add a liquid slowly, drop by drop, often for medical purposes.
"The nurse instilled the eye drops carefully."
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instill in a sentence
- Her parents instilled a strong work ethic in her from a young age.
- Good coaches instill confidence as much as skill.
- The nurse instilled the eye drops carefully.
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What is "instill" in German?
"instill" in German is anerziehen, beibringen, einimpfen. instill means: To gradually establish an idea, feeling, or value in someone's mind so it becomes part of who they are.
How do you use "instill" in a sentence?
Example: "Her parents instilled a strong work ethic in her from a young age." In German, "instill" is anerziehen, beibringen, einimpfen.
Are there other ways to say "instill" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "instill": anerziehen, beibringen, einimpfen, einflößen.
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