VERB
drücken/ˈdʁʏkn̩/to press; to push; to squeeze
drücken is a German verb that means to press, to push, or to squeeze. It is pronounced /ˈdʁʏkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "drückte" and the past participle is "gedrückt".
Definitions
1.press or push something with force(physical action)
a.to move something by pressing
Er drückt die Tür auf.—He pushes the door open.
b.to press a button or switch
Bitte drücken Sie den Knopf.—Please press the button.
2.to squeeze or embrace affectionately(emotional/figurative)
a.to hug or squeeze someone
Sie drückte ihr Kind fest an sich.—She hugged her child tightly.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | drücken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | drücke |
| Present (du) | drückst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | drückt |
| Preterite (ich) | drückte |
| Participle II | gedrückt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | drückte |
| Imperative (singular) | drück |
| Imperative (plural) | drückt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "drücken" mean in English?
- "drücken" means to press, to push, or to squeeze. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "drücken"?
- "drücken" is pronounced /ˈdʁʏkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "drücken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "drücken" is "gedrückt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "drücken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "drücken" becomes "drückte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "drücken"?
- "drücken" is a verb in German.
