English–German

“permeate” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌdʊʁçˈdʁɪŋən/

Example

Das Licht durchdringt den Nebel.

The light permeates the fog.

Illustration for durchdringen (permeate)

How to say “permeate” in German

“Permeate” in German is durchdringen.

A beam of light enters fog and spreads through its thickness until the whole cloud is affected.

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

Example sentences with durchdringen

Die Idee durchdringt bald die öffentliche Debatte.

The idea will soon permeate public debate.

Tips for using durchdringen

  • As a strong verb, durchdringen has the past forms durchdrang and hat durchdrungen, not regular forms based on durchdringte.

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