German Word · Intermediate
durchwaten
to wade through
Pronunciation: /ˈdʊʁçˌvaːtn̩/
Meaning
to wade through
Example
Auf einmal kamen sie an einen stark angeschwollenen Bach, und war keine Brücke und kein Steg, darüber zu gehen. Da war die Braut flink, hob ihre Kleider auf, und wollte durchwaten.
Suddenly they came to a heavily swollen brook, and there was no bridge or footbridge to cross over. The bride was nimble, picked up her clothes and wanted to wade through.
Practice tips
- Practice durchwaten out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.