ADVERB

hindurch/hɪnˈdʊʁç/through; across

hindurch is a German adverb that means through or across. It is pronounced /hɪnˈdʊʁç/.

Definitions

1.to the other side or end (of something, often after passing inside or through it)(movement across space, often physical)

a.expresses motion from one side to the other, usually with a spatial preposition or object

Wir gehen durch den Tunnel hindurch.—We're walking through the tunnel.

2.during the entire period of(duration)

a.emphasizes the entirety of a period mentioned

Er hat die ganze Nacht hindurch gearbeitet.—He worked through the whole night.

Frequently asked questions

What does "hindurch" mean in English?
"hindurch" means through or across. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "hindurch"?
"hindurch" is pronounced /hɪnˈdʊʁç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "hindurch"?
"hindurch" is a adverb in German.

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