durchlaufen
Translation
to go through, to pass through, to complete, to undergo
Examples
Der Fluss durchläuft die ganze Stadt.
The river runs through the whole city.
Sie hat eine schwere Zeit durchlaufen.
She went through a difficult time.
Jeder Bewerber muss einen Test durchlaufen.
Every applicant must go through a test.
Grammar Patterns
to go through ((sth.)) She went through a difficult time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to undergo, to complete, to pass through
Etymology
From 'durch' (through) and 'laufen' (to run). It's an inseparable verb, meaning the prefix isn't separated.
Memory Tips
Think of 'running through' a process or a physical space from one end to the other, like a train passing through a tunnel.