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durchtränkt

saturated, soaked through

adjective DOORKH-trenkt Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Usage Note

Durchtränkt describes material completely saturated with a liquid — mit Wasser durchtränkt, vom Regen durchtränkte Kleidung. It is often followed by mit + the saturating substance. More formal than klatschnass.

Examples

"Der vom Regen durchtränkte Karton löste sich beim Anheben sofort auf."

Natural Translation

The cardboard box saturated by the rain fell apart immediately when lifted.

Literal Translation

The by rain saturated cardboard fell apart immediately when lifting.

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