anerzogen

acquired (through upbringing); ingrained

Word details

German meaning
Anerzogen bedeutet, durch Erziehung und Gewohnheit erlernt oder angeeignet.
English meaning
Ingrained means learned or acquired through upbringing and habit.
Synonym
angewöhnt, beigebracht
German example
Er hat eine anerzogene Höflichkeit.
English example
He has an ingrained politeness.

Example sentences with “anerzogen”

  1. Dieses Verhalten ist ihm anerzogen. (This behavior was ingrained in him through his upbringing.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'anerzogen' negative?

Not necessarily; it simply means something was taught or learned during childhood development.