Dringen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dringen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to penetrate", "to force one's way in" or "to break into".

Essential properties of "dringen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: dringen
  • Simple past: drang
  • Participle: gedrungen

See full conjugation of dringen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "dringen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To enter forcefully or urgently"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Polizei musste in das Gebäude dringen.The police had to force their way into the building.
  2. Das Wasser begann durch das Dach zu dringen.The water began to penetrate through the roof.
  3. Die Demonstranten versuchten in das Parlament zu dringen.The demonstrators tried to force their way into parliament.

2.) "To insist strongly or urgently"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat darauf gedrungen, dass wir sofort gehen.He insisted that we leave immediately.
  2. Sie drang auf eine schnelle Antwort.She urged for a quick answer.
  3. Die Eltern dringen darauf, dass ihre Kinder sicher nach Hause kommen.The parents insist that their children come home safely.

3.) "To penetrate or filter through"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Licht drang durch die Wolken.The light penetrated through the clouds.
  2. Der Geruch drang durch die geschlossene Tür.The smell seeped through the closed door.
  3. Der Klang drang durch die Wände.The sound penetrated through the walls.

4.) "To advance forcefully or determinedly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Soldaten drangen tief in feindliches Gebiet ein.The soldiers advanced deep into enemy territory.
  2. Er drang durch den dichten Wald.He pushed through the dense forest.
  3. Das Fahrzeug drang mühsam durch den Schnee.The vehicle laboriously pushed through the snow.

5.) "To effectively transmit an idea or feeling"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Worte drangen tief in ihre Herzen.His words penetrated deep into their hearts.
  2. Die Nachricht drang schnell durch.The message quickly got through.
  3. Sein Gefühl drang in ihren Gedanken.His feeling penetrated her thoughts.
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