durchlöchert
perforated, riddled with holes
adjective durkh-LOEKH-ert Rare
Also means
worn through
Usage Note
Durchlöchert is more emphatic than löchrig, suggesting something has been extensively perforated — like a piece of cheese, a target that has been shot through, or a worn-through garment. The durch- prefix implies thoroughness or penetration all the way through.
Examples
"Das durchlöcherte Schild war kaum noch lesbar."
Natural Translation
The perforated sign was barely readable any more.
Literal Translation
The perforated sign was barely still readable.
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