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Drücken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Drücken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to press", "to push" or "to squeeze".
Essential properties of "drücken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: drücken
- Simple past: drückte
- Participle: gedrückt
regulartransitiveintransitive
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 "drücken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To apply pressure with a body part"
- Definition: "To apply pressure on something with hands or another part of the body."
- Translation(s): to press, to push, to squeeze
- Synonym(s): pressen, quetschen
- Antonym(s): lösen, freigeben
- Related word(s): Druck, dringend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er drückt den Knopf am Fernseher.
- Bitte drücken Sie die Tür nicht so fest zu.
- Sie drückt die Hand ihres Freundes.
2.) "To print or publish"
- Definition: "To print or publish (in the context of printing work)."
- Translation(s): to print, to publish
- Synonym(s): drucken
- Related word(s): Druckerei, Drucker
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Zeitung drückt neue Artikel jeden Tag.
- Wir müssen die Broschüren bis morgen drücken.
- Er drückt das Buch in der Druckerei.
3.) "To exert force to move or change shape"
- Definition: "To exert force on something to move it or change its shape."
- Translation(s): to push, to shove, to press
- Synonym(s): schieben, stoßen
- Antonym(s): ziehen, dehnen
- Related word(s): Druck, Zwang
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie drückt das Auto die Straße hinunter.
- Er drückt die Kiste in die Ecke.
- Wir drücken, um die Tür zu öffnen.
4.) "To show affection by hugging or touching"
- Definition: "To show affection with hugs or touches."
- Translation(s): to hug, to embrace, to cuddle, to press (affectionately)
- Synonym(s): umarmen, kuscheln
- Antonym(s): ignorieren, abweisen
- Related word(s): Umarmung, Zärtlichkeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie drückt ihr Kind liebevoll.
- Er drückt seine Freundin fest.
- Die Mutter drückt ihr Baby.
5.) "To reduce size or volume"
- Definition: "To reduce the size or volume of something."
- Translation(s): to press, to squeeze, to compress
- Synonym(s): komprimieren, Zusammenpressen
- Antonym(s): vergrößern, ausdehnen
- Related word(s): Kompression, Reduktion
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er drückt die Luft aus dem Ballon.
- Wir drücken die Kleidung in den Koffer.
- Sie drückt das Paket, um es kleiner zu machen.
6.) "To cause negative feelings or mood"
- Definition: "To cause someone to feel a negative emotion or mood."
- Translation(s): to depress, to weigh down, to burden, to dampen
- Synonym(s): niederschlagen, bedrücken
- Antonym(s): erfreuen, erheben
- Related word(s): Depression, Niedergeschlagenheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die schlechte Nachricht drückt ihn sehr.
- Das Wetter drückt die Stimmung.
- Die finanzielle Situation drückt ihn.