Durchfahren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Durchfahren" is used as verb with the meaning of "drive through", "pass through" or "travel through".

Essential properties of "durchfahren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: durchfahren
Simple past: fuhr durch
Participle: durchgefahren

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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 "durchfahren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To drive or pass through without stopping"

Definition: "To move continuously through an area or space without stopping."
Translation(s): drive through, pass through, travel through
Synonym(s): durchqueren, passieren
Antonym(s): anhalten, stoppen
Related word(s): fahren, durchqueren

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Stadt durchfahren, um zum Ziel zu gelangen.We have to drive through the city to reach our destination.
Der Zug wird den Tunnel durchfahren.The train will pass through the tunnel.
Sie durchfahren das Land in einem Tag.They travel through the country in one day.

2.) "To have a sudden, intense feeling or thought"

Definition: "To experience a sudden and intense emotion or thought."
Translation(s): flash through, run through, sweep over, go through
Synonym(s): überkommen, durchziehen
Related word(s): fühlen, erleben

📝 Some usage examples:

Ein Schauer durchfuhr ihn, als er die Nachricht hörte.A shiver ran through him when he heard the news.
Angst durchfuhr sie, als sie das Geräusch hörte.Fear swept over her when she heard the noise.
Ein Gefühl der Freude durchfuhr ihn plötzlich.A feeling of joy suddenly ran through him.

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