getränkt
Translation
soaked, saturated, drenched, impregnated
Examples
Der Schwamm ist mit Wasser getränkt.
The sponge is soaked with water.
Das Holz war tief mit Öl getränkt.
The wood was deeply impregnated with oil.
Grammar Patterns
to be soaked with ((sth.)) mit Wasser getränkt sein
Similar Words
Synonyms: durchnässt, vollgesogen; Antonyms: trocken
Etymology
Past participle of 'tränken' (to soak, to water), which is the causative form of 'trinken' (to drink). So, 'to make something drink'.
Memory Tips
Imagine making a sponge 'drink' (trinken) water until it's full. It becomes 'getränkt' (soaked).