German

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Etymology

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ein- +‎ schmeicheln

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃmaɪ̯çəln/, [ˈʔaɪ̯nˌʃmaɪ̯çl̩n]
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Verb

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einschmeicheln (weak, third-person singular present schmeichelt ein, past tense schmeichelte ein, past participle eingeschmeichelt, auxiliary haben)

  1. (reflexive) to ingratiate oneself (get favor through flattery)
    Synonym: bauchpinseln
    Er versucht, sich beim Chef einzuschmeicheln.
    He’s trying to ingratiate himself with the boss.

Conjugation

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