durchkneten

to knead thoroughly, to work through by kneading

verb DOORKH-knay-ten Rare

Usage Note

durchkneten is separable and means to knead something thoroughly — most commonly muscles during a massage. The prefix durch- emphasises complete, thorough treatment. Die Schultern durchkneten (to work through the shoulders) is a typical massage context.

Examples

"Der Masseur knetete die verspannten Schultern gründlich durch."

Natural Translation

The masseur thoroughly kneaded the tense shoulders.

Literal Translation

The masseur kneaded the tense shoulders thoroughly through.

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