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.to apply force to something or someone, typically with hand or finger(action)

a.to press a button or surface

Bitte drücken Sie den Knopf, um die Tür zu öffnen.Please press the button to open the door.

b.to push an object or person

Er drückte die Tür auf.He pushed the door open.

2.to hug or squeeze someone affectionately(physical contact)

a.to give a hug

Sie drückte ihr Kind fest an sich.She hugged her child tightly.

Conjugation

Infinitivedrücken
Present (ich)drücke
Present (du)drückst
Present (er/sie/es)drückt
Preterite (ich)drückte
Participle IIgedrückt
Konjunktiv II (ich)drückte
Imperative (singular)drück
Imperative (plural)drückt
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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