Meaning 1neutral; multiple senses · 82%
To drive a nail or similar object into something by striking it.
Natural examples
Er schlug den Nagel vorsichtig in die Wand ein.
He carefully hammered the nail into the wall.
Der Handwerker schlug einen Haken in die Wand ein.
The craftsperson hammered a hook into the wall.
Sie schlug einen Holzpflock neben dem Zelt in den Boden ein.
She hammered a wooden stake into the ground beside the tent.
Usage note
A separable strong verb. A nail or similar object is the accusative object.
Mini-lesson: einschlagen
To drive a nail or similar object into something by striking it. A separable strong verb. A nail or similar object is the accusative object.
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