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
| 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.
