durchdringen
Translation
to penetrate, to pierce, to permeate
Examples
Das Wasser durchdrang langsam den Boden.
The water slowly penetrated the soil.
Sein Blick schien mich zu durchdringen.
His gaze seemed to pierce me.
Der Geruch von Kaffee durchdrang den Raum.
The smell of coffee permeated the room.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) durchdringen (to penetrate sth.) The bullet penetrated the wall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: penetrieren (to penetrate), durchbohren (to pierce)
Etymology
From 'durch' (through) + 'dringen' (to press, to push). Literally 'to press through'. This is an inseparable verb.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'pressing' ('dringen') 'through' ('durch') a barrier, like light through a window or a sound through a wall.