ADPOSITION

durch/dʊʁç/through; by; via

durch is a German adposition that means through, by, or via. It is pronounced /dʊʁç/.

Definitions

1.moving from one side to the other (through something)(space/movement)

a.going from one end or side to the other

Wir gehen durch den Park.We are walking through the park.

2.using something as a tool, means, or cause (by/through)(means/instrument)

a.indicating the instrument or means used

Er hat die Prüfung durch harte Arbeit bestanden.He passed the exam through hard work.

3.covering the whole period (throughout, during all of)(time/period)

a.from start to finish of a time span

Es hat durch das ganze Jahr geregnet.It rained through the whole year.

Frequently asked questions

What does "durch" mean in English?
"durch" means through, by, or via. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "durch"?
"durch" is pronounced /dʊʁç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "durch"?
"durch" is a adposition in German.

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