door-

See also: door and döör

Dutch

Etymology

See door.

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 it's completion.

   Mijn jas is doorweekt.

   My jacket is thoroughly soaked.

Dutch terms prefixed with door-