drücken
press · push
Mit der Hand oder einem Körperteil Kraft auf etwas ausüben, sodass es sich bewegt, flach wird oder nachgibt.
The German word "drücken" is a verb meaning "to press," "to push," or "to squeeze."
- It is not a compound, so consider the verb root only.
- It describes the action of applying force to something, often with hands or body.
Similar words:
- schieben – to push (more about moving something forward)
- pressen – to press or squeeze (often with more force or using a device)
- stoßen – to shove or bump (more abrupt contact)
Differences:
- drücken focuses on applying steady pressure, often gently.
- schieben emphasizes moving or sliding something by pushing.
- pressen usually implies more forceful or mechanical pressing.
- stoßen implies a sudden or rough push.
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Examples
Ich drücke auf den Knopf.verb
I press the button.
Sie drücken die Klinke vorsichtig.verb
They carefully push the door handle.
Du musst nur leicht drücken, um es zu starten.verb
You only have to press lightly to start it.
Er muss die Taste drücken, um zu starten.verb
He needs to press the button to start.
Er muss den Knopf drücken.verb
He has to press the button.
Du sollst fest drücken.verb
You should press firmly.
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