einbläuen

Signification

to beat (something) into (someone), to impress (something) upon (someone)

Coupé comme

ein‧bläu‧en

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈaɪ̯n.blɔɪ̯.ən/

Étymologie

From earlier einbleuen (literally “to beat in”), from obsolete bleuen (“to beat”). The spelling with ä comes from a folk etymological association with blau (“blue; bruised”). Equivalent to ein- + bläuen.