Durchdringen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Durchdringen" is used as verb with the meaning of "penetrate", "permeate" or "pass through".

Essential properties of "durchdringen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: durchdringen
  • Simple past: durchdrang
  • Participle: durchdrungen

See full conjugation of durchdringen

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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 "durchdringen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To penetrate or pass through something entirely"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Regen durchdringt die Kleidung.The rain penetrates the clothing.
  2. Der Lärm durchdrang die Wände.The noise penetrated the walls.
  3. Das Licht durchdringt den Nebel.The light penetrates the fog.

2.) "To fully understand an idea or concept"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Theorie durchdringt sein Denken.The theory permeates his thinking.
  2. Er durchdrang die komplexen Zusammenhänge.He thoroughly understood the complex interrelationships.
  3. Das Konzept durchdringt alle Bereiche der Forschung.The concept permeates all areas of research.
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