dringen
Translation
to penetrate, to insist, to urge, to get through
Examples
Das Licht dringt durch das Fenster.
The light penetrates through the window.
Er dringt auf eine schnelle Entscheidung.
He is insisting on a quick decision.
Kein Laut drang an unser Ohr.
No sound reached our ears.
Grammar Patterns
((durch+4)) to penetrate through sth. The light penetrates through the window.
((auf+4)) to insist on sth. He is insisting on a quick decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: durchkommen, bestehen auf, eindringen
Etymology
From Old High German 'dringan' (to press, push). Related to the English word 'throng'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'DRIVING' a nail into wood; it has to 'dringen' (penetrate). The urgency of 'dringend' comes from this forceful pushing.