ausdrücken/ˈaʊ̯sˌdʁʏkn̩/to express; to squeeze out; to print out
ausdrücken is a German verb that means to express, to squeeze out, or to print out. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌdʁʏkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "drückte aus" and the past participle is "ausgedrückt".
Definitions
1.to express (thoughts, feelings, or ideas in words or gestures)(emotion/thought/idea)
a.to verbalize or show something
Sie konnte ihre Gefühle nicht in Worte ausdrücken.—She couldn't express her feelings in words.
2.to squeeze (a liquid or substance) out of something(action: squeezing)
a.to press to release juice or content
Er drückte den Saft aus der Orange aus.—He squeezed the juice out of the orange.
3.to print out (especially documents)(technology: printing)
a.to produce a copy using a printer
Kannst du das Dokument bitte ausdrücken?—Can you please print out the document?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ausdrücken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | drücke aus |
| Present (du) | drückst aus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | drückt aus |
| Preterite (ich) | drückte aus |
| Participle II | ausgedrückt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | drückte aus |
| Imperative (singular) | drücke aus |
| Imperative (plural) | drückt aus |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ausdrücken" mean in English?
- "ausdrücken" means to express, to squeeze out, or to print out. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ausdrücken"?
- "ausdrücken" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌdʁʏkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ausdrücken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ausdrücken" is "ausgedrückt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ausdrücken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ausdrücken" becomes "drückte aus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ausdrücken"?
- "ausdrücken" is a verb in German.
