No. 13,659 in German
eindringen
"To penetrate" or "to intrude."
In a sentence
Das Wasser begann durch die Ritzen einzudringen.
The water began to seep through the cracks.
The word 'eindringen' in this sentence refers to the process of seeping or penetrating into a space.
Die Polizei untersucht, wer versucht hat, ins Gebäude einzudringen.
The police are investigating who attempted to break into the building.
Here, 'eindringen' describes the act of intruding or trespassing into a secure location.
Es fühlt sich an, als ob jemand in meine Gedanken einzudringt.
It feels as if someone is intruding into my thoughts.
In this context, 'eindringen' is used metaphorically to describe interference or invasion into one's personal mental space.
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