German

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Etymology

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ein- +‎ dringen

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈaɪ̯nˌdʁɪŋən/
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Verb

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eindringen (class 3 strong, third-person singular present dringt ein, past tense drang ein, past participle eingedrungen, past subjunctive dränge ein, auxiliary sein)

  1. to intrude
    Das Hochwasser dringt in den Keller ein.
    The flood water penetrates into the basement.
    Den Einwohnern war es nicht erlaubt, in den Bereich einzudringen.
    It was not permitted that the inhabitants trespass in the area.

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