durch

Goethe A1 Prefix Preposition
  1. through
  2. through, by means of, due to
1.

through

(For locations. Always takes Accusative. As a prefix, it can be both, separable and inseparable.)
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  • Wir fahren durch einen Tunnel.
  • We're driving through a tunnel.
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2.

through, by means of, due to

(The general idea of "cause" or "by means of")
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  • Ich lerne durch meine Arbeit hier viel über Englisch.
  • I get to know a lot about Englisch through my work here.
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The Meanings of “durch” – Prefix and Preposition

A detailed look at the German preposition "durch". We'll see what it means, when to use it and we'll collect the most important prefix verbs with "durch"

Vocab: durchsetzen, durchhalten, durchmachen, durcheinander, der Durchschnitt, durchdrehen

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Kronberg Castle King
Kronberg Castle King

so, sir, which is the offspring of ‘druch’ in English?

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The closest relative of “durch” in English is “through”.

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Kronberg Castle King
Kronberg Castle King
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ok ,thanks

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How many meanings does the German word 'durch' have?

durch has 2 distinct meanings: 1. through , 2. through, by means of, due to.

What is 'durch' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'durch'?

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The Meanings of “durch” – Prefix and Preposition
A detailed look at the German preposition "durch". We'll see what it means, when to use it and we'll collect the most important prefix verbs with "durch"
Vocab: durchsetzen, durchhalten, durchmachen, durcheinander, der Durchschnitt, durchdrehen
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