ein|dringen
Translation
to penetrate, to invade, to intrude, to force one's way in
Examples
Diebe drangen in das Haus ein.
Thieves broke into the house.
Wasser dringt in den Keller ein.
Water is penetrating the cellar.
Seine Worte drangen tief in sie ein.
His words penetrated her deeply.
Grammar Patterns
((into sth.)) to penetrate/intrude into sth. Water is penetrating into the cellar.
Similar Words
einbrechen (to break in), eintreten (to enter), durchdringen (to penetrate through)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ein-' (into) and the verb 'dringen' (to press, urge). Literally 'to press into'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone 'pressing' (dringen) their way 'into' (ein) a restricted area.