drücken
Meaning and Usage
"Drücken" in German means "to press" or "to push." It is used to indicate applying pressure to something, physically or metaphorically, or to convey the action of pushing something.
Linguistic Analysis
"Drücken" is a verb and doesn't have any prefix or suffix. Its etymology comes from the Old High German word "drucchen."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "drücken" in German is similar in meaning and usage to the English word "to press" or "to push."
Cultural Context
In Germany, the verb "drücken" is commonly used in various contexts, from physically pressing a button or pushing an object, to expressing emotional or psychological pressure.
Example Sentences
- Sie drückte auf den Knopf, um die Tür zu öffnen. (She pressed the button to open the door.)
- Kannst du mir beim Tragen dieser Boxen helfen? Sie drücken schwer. (Can you help me carry these boxes? They are heavy to push.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "drücken," think of the action of "pressing" or "pushing" something with the hands.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Taste (f) / der Knopf (m) - the button
- schieben - to shove
- der Druck - the pressure
Gender and Plural
As a verb, "drücken" does not have a gender or plural form. When used as a noun, "der Druck" (the pressure) is masculine, and its plural form is "die Drücke."