ausdrücken
express
Etwas klar machen oder zeigen, zum Beispiel mit Worten, Gesten oder Gefühlen.
The German word "ausdrücken" is a verb that means "to express" or "to articulate". It is derived from the prefix "aus" and the verb "drücken," which means "to press" or "to push". So, literally, "ausdrücken" translates to "press out".
Similar words to "ausdrücken" in German include "äußern" (to utter), "formulieren" (to formulate), and "darstellen" (to represent or depict).
Differences:
- "Äußern" is more related to verbal or stated expression and can often imply giving an opinion.
- "Formulieren" focuses on the specific formulation or wording of thoughts or sentiments, emphasizing the structured aspect of expression.
- "Darstellen" usually refers to portraying or representing an idea, often visually or descriptively, and can be broader in use.
"Ausdrücken" is a versatile term that encompasses both verbal and non-verbal manifestations of thoughts and feelings.
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Examples
Du kannst deine Gefühle in Worten ausdrücken.verb
You can express your feelings in words.
Du solltest dich klar ausdrücken.verb
You should express yourself clearly.
Er kann seine Gefühle gut ausdrücken.verb
He can express his feelings well.
Er kann sich klar ausdrücken.verb
He can express himself clearly.
Du kannst dich auch anders ausdrücken.verb
You can also express yourself differently.
Er muss seine Gedanken besser ausdrücken.verb
He needs to express his thoughts better.
Er muss sich anders ausdrücken.verb
He has to express himself differently.
Du kannst das Wort besser in einer anderen Sprache ausdrücken.verb
You can express the word better in another language.
Er muss sich klarer ausdrücken.verb
He needs to express himself more clearly.
Er wird seine Gefühle in dem Brief ausdrücken.verb
He will express his feelings in the letter.
Du kannst dich klar und deutlich ausdrücken.verb
You can express yourself clearly and distinctly.
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