Also means
to instil firmly through repeated speech
Usage Note
Einschärfen denotes the act of telling someone something repeatedly and with emphasis so that it sticks. It is typically used by authority figures — parents, teachers, superiors — and conveys a sense of deliberate, insistent communication rather than casual mention.
Examples
"Die Lehrerin schärfte den Kindern ein, stets höflich mit anderen zu sprechen."
Natural Translation
The teacher impressed upon the children always to speak politely with others.
Literal Translation
The teacher sharpened-in the children always politely with others to speak.
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