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Pressen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Pressen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to press", "to squeeze" or "to push".
Essential properties of "pressen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: pressen
- Simple past: presste
- Participle: gepresst
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 "pressen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To exert pressure to compress or flatten something"
- Definition: "To exert pressure on something to compress or flatten it."
- Translation(s): to press, to squeeze, to push, to compress
- Synonym(s): drücken, quetschen, zusammendrücken
- Antonym(s): lösen
- Related word(s): Druck, Presse
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er presst die Oliven, um Öl zu gewinnen.
- Die Maschine presst das Metall in die gewünschte Form.
- Sie presste die Blumen zwischen den Seiten eines Buches.
2.) "To compel or force someone"
- Definition: "To force or compel someone to do something."
- Translation(s): force, compel, press, urge, pressure
- Synonym(s): zwingen, nötigen, drängen
- Related word(s): Zwang, Druck
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Chef presst seine Mitarbeiter, länger zu arbeiten.
- Sie fühlte sich gepresst, eine schnelle Entscheidung zu treffen.
- Die Eltern pressen ihre Kinder, gute Noten zu bekommen.
3.) "To squeeze out liquid"
- Definition: "To squeeze something to extract its juice or liquid content."
- Translation(s): squeeze, press, extract
- Synonym(s): auspressen, ausdrücken
- Related word(s): Saft, Presse
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie presst eine Zitrone für den Tee.
- Er presst die Trauben, um Wein herzustellen.
- Die Maschine presst automatisch den Saft aus den Äpfeln.