gedrückt
Translation
pressed, depressed, subdued, hushed
Examples
Der Knopf wurde gedrückt.
The button was pressed.
Er fühlte sich heute sehr gedrückt.
He felt very depressed today.
Sie sprach mit gedrückter Stimme.
She spoke in a hushed voice.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) to be depressed He is very depressed today.
((attributive)) subdued, hushed a hushed voice
Similar Words
Synonyms: deprimiert, niedergeschlagen (depressed); Antonyms: fröhlich, heiter (cheerful)
Etymology
Past participle of 'drücken' (to press). The prefix 'ge-' marks the past participle.
Memory Tips
Imagine being physically 'pressed' down, which makes you feel emotionally 'pressed' down or depressed.