Hammer in Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæmɝ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
HAM-er in
hˈæmɐ/ /ˈɪn
HAM-uh in
Definition
To teach or emphasize something by repeating it many times until it is learned or remembered.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and figurative, most common in teaching, training, or when someone insists a point repeatedly. Often followed by what is being repeated ('hammer in the rules'). Not used for literal hammering unless context is physical.
Spanish: inculcar - repetir hasta que se aprendaPortuguese (BR): enfatizar - martelar (figurado)Portuguese (PT): enfatizar - martelar (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 反复灌输 - 强调Chinese (Traditional): 反覆灌输 - 強調Hindi: बार-बार समझाना - ज़ोर देकर बतानाArabic: يُلحّ على - يكرر بقوةBengali: বারবার বোঝানো - বারবার শেখানোRussian: вдалбливать - внушать настойчивоJapanese: 何度も強調する - 繰り返し教え込むVietnamese: nhấn mạnh liên tục - nhồi nhét (nghĩa bóng)Korean: 계속 강조하다 - 반복해서 주입하다Turkish: beynine kazımak - tekrar tekrar vurgulamakUrdu: بار بار سمجھانا - زور دے کر بتاناIndonesian: menekankan berulang kali - menanamkan (secara kiasan)
Example Sentences
The coach hammered in the importance of teamwork.
basic
The teacher hammered in the new vocabulary until everyone knew it.
basic
Parents often hammer in good manners to their children.
basic
Our manager really hammered in the deadline during the meeting.
natural
No matter how many times I hammer in the rules, my brother forgets them.
natural
They really tried to hammer in the message that safety comes first.
natural