Meaning of the German Word "Durchdringen"

durchdringen
permeate

To spread through and be present in every part of something.

Example Sentence

Der Geruch von backendem Brot begann, das ganze Haus zu durchdringen.

Other Meanings of This Word

To go into or through something.

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To gradually spread through or over something (with color or light).

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Definition: To spread through and be present in every part of something.

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What is the CEFR level of the word "durchdringen"?

C1

What grammatical category does "durchdringen" have?

Verb

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