Durchschlagen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Durchschlagen" is used as verb with the meaning of "break through", "pierce" or "penetrate".

Essential properties of "durchschlagen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: durchschlagen
  • Simple past: schlug durch
  • Participle: durchgeschlagen

See full conjugation of durchschlagen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "durchschlagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To break or pierce through something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Hammer hat die Wand durchschlagen.The hammer broke through the wall.
  2. Der Pfeil hat das Ziel durchschlagen.The arrow pierced the target.
  3. Der Ast hat das Fenster durchschlagen.The branch broke through the window.

2.) "To struggle through difficulties successfully"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich trotz aller Widrigkeiten durchgeschlagen.He made it through despite all adversities.
  2. Sie durchschlug die harten Zeiten mit Mut.She struggled through the hard times with courage.
  3. Wir haben uns durch die Krise durchgeschlagen.We got through the crisis.

3.) "To have a noticeable effect or impact"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die neuen Maßnahmen haben durchgeschlagen.The new measures have had an effect.
  2. Seine Worte durchschlugen die Menge.His words made an impact on the crowd.
  3. Die Reformen haben im ganzen Land durchgeschlagen.The reforms have had an effect throughout the country.
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