das Bohren
drilling
The process of making a hole or opening with a drill or a similar tool.
EXAMPLE
Das Bohren in die Betonwand war sehr laut.
Drilling into the concrete wall was very loud.
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Meanings
das Bohren
persistent questioning
Persistent questioning or pressuring someone in order to get an answer or make them take a certain action.
EXAMPLE
Durch ständiges Bohren bekam sie schließlich eine ehrliche Antwort.
Through constant probing, she eventually got an honest answer.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Bohrens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Bohren | – |
| accusative | das Bohren | – |
| dative | dem Bohren | – |
| genitive | des Bohrens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Nominalized verb
'Das Bohren' (drilling) is the nominalized form of the verb 'bohren' (to drill) and refers to the process or activity as a whole. It therefore often follows prepositions such as 'beim' (while), 'durch' (through), or 'ohne' (without) and is capitalized.
EXAMPLE
Beim Bohren in die Wand muss man eine Schutzbrille tragen.
You have to wear safety goggles when drilling into a wall.
Technical collocations
In its technical meaning, 'das Bohren' (drilling) often occurs with materials or locations: 'Bohren in Holz' (drilling into wood), 'Bohren in Metall' (drilling into metal), or 'Bohren in Beton' (drilling into concrete). The phrase 'das Bohren eines Lochs' (drilling a hole) is also common.
EXAMPLE
Das Bohren in Metall erfordert einen passenden Bohrer.
Drilling into metal requires a suitable drill bit.
Persistent questioning
In its figurative meaning, 'das Bohren' (persistent questioning) is often modified by words such as 'ständiges' (constant), 'hartnäckiges' (persistent), or 'weiteres' (further). The phrase 'nach langem Bohren' (after persistent questioning) is also common when someone succeeds through repeated questions or pressure.
EXAMPLE
Nach langem Bohren erzählte sie uns endlich die ganze Geschichte.
After persistent questioning, she finally told us the whole story.
In real life
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