Seeping Meaning in English
word · lemma: seep
ˈsipɪŋ
SEE-ping
sˈiːpɪŋ
SEEP-ing
Definition
Flowing or leaking slowly through small openings or gaps, usually used for liquids or very fine substances.
Usage & Nuances
'Seeping' is often used with liquids (water, oil, blood) moving slowly and quietly. Common pairings: 'seeping through', 'seeping out of'. It suggests gradual, unnoticed movement. Also used metaphorically for things like information or emotions 'seeping in'.
Spanish: filtrándose - escapándose (líquido) - penetrandoPortuguese (BR): penetrando - escorrendo - infiltrandoPortuguese (PT): infiltrando - escorrendo - penetrandoChinese (Simplified): 渗出 - 漏出Chinese (Traditional): 滲出 - 漏出Hindi: रिसता हुआ - धीरे-धीरे निकलता हुआArabic: يتسرب - يرشحBengali: চুঁইয়ে পড়া - ধীরে ধীরে প্রবেশ করাRussian: просачиваться - медленно проникатьJapanese: 染み出す - 徐々に入り込むVietnamese: thấm ra - rỉ raKorean: 스며들다 - 천천히 배어나오다Turkish: sızmak - yavaşça içine girmekUrdu: رسنا - دھیرے دھیرے داخل ہوناIndonesian: merembes - meresap
Example Sentences
You could feel the cold slowly seeping into your bones.
natural
Water is seeping through the cracks in the wall.
basic
Oil was seeping out of the old engine.
basic
Blood was seeping from the wound.
basic
A strange smell was seeping into the room from outside.
natural
Rainwater kept seeping under the door during the storm.
natural