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pierce in Greek

pierce in Greek is διαπερνώ, διεισδύω, τορέω — pierce means to make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.

pierce in Greek

διαπερνώ
verb
Pronounced: diaperno
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
διεισδύω
verb
Pronounced: dieisdyo
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
τορέω
verb
Pronounced: toreo
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
τρυπώ
verb
Pronounced: trypo
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
διαπερνώ
verb
Pronounced: diaperno
(transitive) to break or interrupt abruptly

What does "pierce" mean?

  1. verb To make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.
    "Be careful not to pierce the tin with the knife while opening it."
  2. verb To affect someone deeply or reach the heart of a matter.
    "A sudden wave of guilt pierced him as he read her letter."
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pierce in a sentence

  • Be careful not to pierce the tin with the knife while opening it.
  • The needle pierced her skin for the earring.
  • A sudden wave of guilt pierced him as he read her letter.
  • The speaker's honest question pierced the vagueness and exposed the real problem.

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What is "pierce" in Greek?
"pierce" in Greek is διαπερνώ, διεισδύω, τορέω. pierce means: To make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.
How do you pronounce διαπερνώ?
"pierce" in Greek is διαπερνώ, pronounced "diaperno".
How do you use "pierce" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful not to pierce the tin with the knife while opening it." In Greek, "pierce" is διαπερνώ, διεισδύω, τορέω.
Are there other ways to say "pierce" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 4 translations listed for "pierce": διαπερνώ, διεισδύω, τορέω, τρυπώ.
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