Durchschlag
derNouncarbon copy; breakthrough; colander
English translations
- 01
breakthrough
- 02
impact
- 03
perforation
- 04
punch
- 05
copy
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Durchschlag ist ein Küchengerät mit Löchern, das zum Abgießen von Flüssigkeiten verwendet wird.
- English meaning
- Colander
- Synonym
- Sieb
- German example
- Ich habe die Nudeln durch den Durchschlag gegossen.
- English example
- I poured the noodles through the colander.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Durchschlag
- Plural Form
- die Durchschläge
Related words
- Durchschlagsfestigkeit
Dielectric strength
- durchschlagend
resounding, successful, convincing
- durchschlagen
To break through, to push through, to succeed
- Sieb
A sieve is a kitchen utensil with holes used to separate solids from liquids or to sift fine particles from coarse ones.
- wurschteln
to muddle through, to scrape by
- durchwursteln
To muddle through means to struggle through a difficult situation or task somehow, often without a plan or great effort.
- Schlagkraft
Impact force
- großkalibrig
Large-caliber means that something has a large diameter or caliber, especially in weapons or ammunition.
- Bombenerfolg
Smash hit
- Mundharmonika
Harmonica
- Küchensieb
Colander
- Abtropfsieb
colander
- Seiher
Colander
- Muskete
A musket is a historical firearm used from the 16th to 19th centuries, known for its long range and impact.
Example sentences with “Durchschlag”
Ich brauche einen Durchschlag dieses Dokuments. (I need a carbon copy of this document.)
Frequently asked questions
Does 'Durchschlag' have multiple meanings?
Yes, it is a polysemous word. It can mean a carbon copy (office), a breakthrough (general), or a colander (kitchen). It is masculine (der Durchschlag).