Bedrücken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bedrücken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to depress", "to sadden" or "to weigh down".

Essential properties of "bedrücken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: bedrücken
Simple past: bedrückte
Participle: bedrückt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bedrücken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cause intense sadness or worry"

Definition: "To cause intense sadness or worry to someone."
Translation(s): to depress, to sadden, to weigh down, to oppress, to trouble
Synonym(s): deprimieren, belasten, bekümmern
Antonym(s): erfreuen, erheitern, aufmuntern
Related word(s): Bedrückung, bedrückt

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Nachricht hat ihn sehr bedrückt.The news greatly depressed him.
Sie fühlt sich oft bedrückt, wenn es regnet.She often feels depressed when it rains.
Die finanzielle Lage bedrückt die Familie stark.The financial situation greatly troubles the family.

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