English–German

“drill” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈboːʁən/

Example

Er bohrt ein Loch in die Tür.

He is drilling a hole in the door.

Illustration for bohren (drill)

How to say “drill” in German

“Drill” in German is bohren.

A rotating drill bit cuts through wood, metal, or another material and leaves a clean hole.

Full entry for bohren: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bohren

Sie bohrt ihm Löcher in den Bauch mit ihren Fragen.

She bombards him with questions.

Tips for using bohren

  • Bohren normally takes an accusative object, as in 'ein Loch bohren', while the instrument is commonly introduced with 'mit'.

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