genomsyra

Swedish

Etymology

genom + syra. Cognate of German durchsäuern, Danish gennemsyre. Orignally meaning "acidify", the figurative sense influenced by the biblical Parable of the Leaven.

Verb

genomsyra (present genomsyrar, preterite genomsyrade, supine genomsyrat, imperative genomsyra)

  1. steep, pervade, imbue

Conjugation

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