Durchlaufen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Durchlaufen" is mainly used as verb meaning "go through", "complete" or "undergo". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "durchlaufen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: durchlaufen
  • Simple past: durchlief
  • Participle: durchlaufen

See full conjugation of durchlaufen

irregulartransitive
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.

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Composition: compound adjective formed by durch, laufen

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Go through a process or stage"

"Durchlaufen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat die Ausbildung erfolgreich durchlaufen.He successfully completed the training.
  2. Das Projekt muss mehrere Phasen durchlaufen.The project must go through several phases.
  3. Sie durchläuft eine schwierige Zeit.She is going through a difficult time.

2.) "Run through a place"

"Durchlaufen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er durchläuft den Park jeden Morgen.He runs through the park every morning.
  2. Sie durchlief die Stadt in Rekordzeit.She ran through the city in record time.
  3. Die Kinder durchlaufen den Flur laut lachend.The children run through the hallway, laughing loudly.

3.) "Faded or worn out (from use)"

"Durchlaufen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Teppich ist völlig durchlaufen.The carpet is completely worn out.
  2. Ihre Jeans sind durchlaufen und haben Löcher.Her jeans are worn out and have holes.
  3. Die Farben des Posters sind durchlaufen.The colors of the poster are faded.
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