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Quetschen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Quetschen" is used as verb with the meaning of "squeeze", "press" or "wring".
Essential properties of "quetschen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: quetschen
- Simple past: quetschte
- Participle: gequetscht
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 "quetschen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To press or squeeze to deform or extract liquid"
- Definition: "To apply pressure to deform or extract liquid from something."
- Translation(s): squeeze, press, wring
- Synonym(s): drücken, pressen, zerdrücken
- Antonym(s): lösen, entspannen
- Related word(s): Quetschung, Quetscher
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich muss die Zitrone quetschen, um den Saft zu bekommen.
- Er hat den Ballon so stark gequetscht, dass er geplatzt ist.
- Sie quetschte die Zahnpastatube, um den letzten Rest herauszubekommen.
2.) "To squeeze or cram into a small space"
- Definition: "To press or compress something into a confined space."
- Translation(s): squeeze, cram, wedge
- Synonym(s): einzwängen, zusammendrücken
- Antonym(s): ausbreiten, lockern
- Related word(s): quetschbar, Quetschung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir mussten uns in den kleinen Raum quetschen.
- Er quetschte sich zwischen die beiden Autos.
- Sie quetschte die Kleidung in den Koffer.
3.) "To injure by crushing or pinching"
- Definition: "To cause an injury by pressure or impact."
- Translation(s): pinch, crush, bruise
- Synonym(s): verletzen, beschädigen
- Antonym(s): heilen, schützen
- Related word(s): Quetschung, Verletzung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat sich den Finger in der Tür gequetscht.
- Sie quetschte ihren Fuß beim Umzug.
- Das Kind hat sich die Hand gequetscht.