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"durch-" |
"durch-" means "through:"
Wir sind durch die Eisschicht durchgebrochen. We broke through the layer of ice.
The plane broke through the sound barrier
The news reached us too late. |
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Pronounciation! |
Remember that in pronumciation, the separable prefix is stressed: "ÜBERsetzen". When the prefix is inseparable, it is not stressed: "überSETZen." |
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über- |
"über-" is most often inseparable, meaning either "over," "past," "too much," or "fail to." When a separable prefix, it means "over" or "across":
Ein Betrunkener hat meinen Hund überfahren. A drunk ran over my dog.
The ferry conveyed him and his car.
The army descended on the city.
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um- |
"um-" is more often separable. It denotes change, as well as meaning "around," "down," and "over."
Wir bauen um. We're remodeling.
Let's rethink everything.
With this traffic I'd rather make a detour around Munich. |
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unter- |
"unter-" is almost always inseparable. It has a number of meanings, including "below," "beneath," or "down," but it can also convey omission or that something is forbidden.
Die Frau behauptet, ihr Mann unterbricht sie dauernd. The woman claims her husband continually interrupts her.
The world won't go under because of that.
Every evening he goes to the bar and talks with his friends. |
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voll- |
"voll-" usually denotes "full" or "complete."
Der starke Glaube vollbringt Wunder. A strong faith achieves miracles.
She has completed her first year of life.
We filled the watering can.
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wieder- |
"wieder-" is separable, with one exception:
Das Kind wiederholt alles, was du sagst. The child repeats everything you say. |
