durchbohren

C1

pierce

English meaning
pierce

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durchbohren in a sentence

Er durchbohrte das Ziel mit seinem Blick.

Word family

durchbohren is built from bohren (to drill) and durch (through). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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What does durchbohren mean in English?

durchbohren means "pierce". For example: "Er durchbohrte das Ziel mit seinem Blick."

What level is durchbohren in German?

durchbohren is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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