dringen
Translation
to insist, to press, to penetrate, to urge
Examples
Er dringt auf eine schnelle Entscheidung.
He is insisting on a quick decision.
Wasser dringt durch das Dach.
Water is penetrating through the roof.
Der Lärm dringt bis zu uns.
The noise is reaching us.
Grammar Patterns
((auf+4)) dringen to insist on sth. He insists on a quick answer.
((durch+4)) dringen to penetrate through sth. The water is penetrating through the wall.
((in+4)) dringen to penetrate into sth. Smoke penetrated the room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: drängen (to push), bestehen auf (to insist on), durchkommen (to get through)
Etymology
From Old High German 'dringan', meaning to press or push. Cognate with the English word 'throng'.
Memory Tips
Think of a sound 'dring-ing' its way through a wall, or someone 'dring-ing' (insisting) on their point.