bohren
Translation
to drill, to bore, to pester
Examples
Er bohrt ein Loch in die Wand.
He is drilling a hole in the wall.
Die Firma bohrt nach Öl.
The company is drilling for oil.
Hör auf, mit deinen Fragen zu bohren!
Stop pestering with your questions!
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((in+4)) ((bohren)) to drill sth. into sth. He is drilling a hole in the wall.
((nach+3)) ((bohren)) to drill for sth. The company is drilling for oil.
((j-n)) ((mit et3)) ((bohren)) to pester sb. with sth. She pestered him with questions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stechen (to pierce), graben (to dig), durchstechen (to pierce through)
Etymology
Cognate with the English word 'to bore'. Both come from a common Germanic root.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'boring' person who 'drills' you with questions. The words are related!