aus|drücken
Translation
to express, to squeeze out, to put out, to stub out
Examples
Er kann seine Gefühle gut ausdrücken.
He can express his feelings well.
Drück bitte die Zitrone aus.
Please squeeze out the lemon.
Sie drückte die Zigarette im Aschenbecher aus.
She stubbed out her cigarette in the ashtray.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ausdrücken to express (sth.) He wants to express his gratitude.
sich ((Adverb)) ausdrücken to express oneself (in a certain way) She can express herself very eloquently.
Similar Words
Synonyms: äußern, formulieren; Antonyms: verschweigen
Etymology
From the prefix `aus` (out) and the verb `drücken` (to press). The literal meaning is 'to press out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'pressing out' your thoughts into words, just like you 'press out' toothpaste from a tube.