Meaning 1neutral; may imply unauthorized entry · 82%
To make one’s way into a place or substance, sometimes without permission or by force.
Natural examples
Nach dem Sturm drang Wasser durch das Dach ein.
After the storm, water entered through the roof.
Ein Unbekannter drang nachts in das Lager ein.
A stranger broke into the warehouse at night.
Sonnenlicht dringt durch den Vorhang ins Zimmer ein.
Sunlight comes through the curtain into the room.
Usage note
A separable strong verb using sein in the perfect. Common patterns are in + accusative and durch + accusative.
Mini-lesson: eindringen
To make one’s way into a place or substance, sometimes without permission or by force. A separable strong verb using sein in the perfect. Common patterns are in + accusative and durch + accusative.
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