get through to

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
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Meaning: To make someone understand

让某人理解
Hacer que alguien entienda
相手に理解させる
상대방에게 이해시키다

To successfully communicate.

成功地进行沟通。
Comunicarse con éxito.
うまく意思を伝えること。
성공적으로 의사소통하다.
Base verb: get
Particle: through to
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. I can't get through to him.
    我跟他怎么说都说不通
    No consigo hacerle entender
    彼にはどうしても通じない
    그에게는 아무리 해도 통하지 않는다
  2. She finally got through to the class.
    她终于让全班理解了
    Por fin consiguió que la clase entendiera
    彼女はついにクラスに伝わった
    그녀는 드디어 학생들에게 전달이 됐다
  3. How do I get through to you?
    我怎么才能让你明白?
    ¿Cómo te lo hago entender?
    どうやったら君にわかってもらえるの?
    어떻게 해야 네가 이해하겠니?

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: communicating, understanding, teaching

Tone: frustrated

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  • Get through to
    让人理解
    Hacerse entender
    伝わるようにする
    이해시키다

Origin & History

From penetrating understanding.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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