durchdringen
/dʊʁçˈdʁɪŋən/
verb
C1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- durchdringt
- past
- durchdrang
- perfect
- hat durchdrungen
Meaning
-
to penetrate
Built from durch (through) + dringen (to press).
Made of
- durch through
- dringen to press
Similar words
Close, figuratively — both describe penetrating deeply into something, to fathom vs to penetrate.
Practice
1 What does durchdringen mean?
to penetrate
2 Fill the gap: Das Licht ___ den Nebel.
Full sentence: Das Licht durchdrang den Nebel. (The light penetrated the fog.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches durchdringen?
durchdringen: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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