durchdrungen

The German word "durchdrungen" is the past participle of the verb "durchdringen," which means "to penetrate," "to permeate," or "to penetrate through". The verb is composed of "durch" (through) and "dringen" (to push).

Similar words in German include:

• "durchsetzen" (to assert or enforce through), which implies overcoming resistance to establish something.
• "eindringen" (to intrude or invade), which emphasizes entering a space against expectation, often with a sense of urgency or force.

While all relate to penetration or permeation, "durchdrungen" typically emphasizes a thorough, deep level of penetration—often in a metaphorical sense, such as deep understanding—while "ein dringen" conveys more of a forceful entry.