door-

See also: door, döör, and Döör

Dutch

Etymology

From door.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /doːr/

Prefix

door-

1. Prepended to verbs; denotes that action goes through, or pierces the object.

   De speer doorboorde zijn lichaam.

   The spear pierced through his body.

2. Prepended to verbs, nouns and adjectives; denotes that the action is done thoroughly or till its completion.

   Mijn jas is doorweekt.

   My jacket is thoroughly soaked.

Derived terms

Dutch terms prefixed with door-