löchern
Translation
to perforate, to riddle, to pepper with questions
Examples
Er hat das Papier mit einer Nadel gelöchert.
He perforated the paper with a needle.
Die Journalisten löcherten den Politiker mit Fragen.
The journalists peppered the politician with questions.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to riddle sth. with sth. He riddled the board with a drill.
((sb.)) ((with questions)) to pepper sb. with questions She peppered him with questions about his trip.
Similar Words
Synonyms: durchbohren (to pierce); ausfragen (to interrogate)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Loch' (hole). The literal meaning is 'to make holes'.
Memory Tips
Imagine making 'holes' (Löcher) in someone's patience by asking too many questions.