eingeschworen
Translation
close-knit, sworn, die-hard
Examples
Sie sind eine eingeschworene Gemeinschaft.
They are a close-knit community.
Er ist ein eingeschworener Fan des Vereins.
He is a die-hard fan of the club.
Grammar Patterns
eingeschworen + Noun a close-knit/die-hard ... He is a die-hard fan of the club.
Similar Words
Synonyms: close-knit, loyal, devoted; Antonyms: detached, disunited
Etymology
Comes from 'ein-' (in/into) + 'schwören' (to swear). The idea is being 'sworn into' a group, creating a tight bond.
Memory Tips
Picture a secret society where members are 'sworn in' ('eingeschworen'), making them an inseparable, close-knit group.