pressen/ˈpʁɛsn̩/to press; to squeeze; to juice
pressen is a German verb that means to press, to squeeze, or to juice. It is pronounced /ˈpʁɛsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "presste" and the past participle is "gepresst".
Definitions
1.to press something using force(to apply pressure to something)
a.to press or squeeze something so that it becomes flat, thin, or gives out juice/liquid
Sie presste die Zitrone aus.—She squeezed the lemon.
2.to extract liquid by pressing(produce juice/oil)
a.to juice or extract fluids from fruit or vegetables
Mit dieser Maschine kann man Orangen pressen.—You can juice oranges with this machine.
3.to urge or force forward; to push quickly(figurative: exert force or hurry)
a.to force someone to hurry or act under pressure
Er wurde von seinen Kollegen zum Abschluss der Arbeit gepresst.—He was pressed by his colleagues to finish the work.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | pressen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | presse |
| Present (du) | presst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | presst |
| Preterite (ich) | presste |
| Participle II | gepresst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | presste |
| Imperative (singular) | press |
| Imperative (plural) | presst |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "pressen" mean in English?
- "pressen" means to press, to squeeze, or to juice. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "pressen"?
- "pressen" is pronounced /ˈpʁɛsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "pressen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "pressen" is "gepresst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "pressen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "pressen" becomes "presste" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "pressen"?
- "pressen" is a verb in German.
