Drängen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Drängen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to urge", "to press" or "to push".

Essential properties of "drängen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: drängen
  • Simple past: drängte
  • Participle: gedrängt

See full conjugation of drängen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "drängen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To pressure or insist on someone to do something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er drängte ihn, die Wahrheit zu sagen.He urged him to tell the truth.
  2. Sie drängte ihren Mann, mit dem Rauchen aufzuhören.She urged her husband to stop smoking.
  3. Die Eltern drängten auf bessere Noten.The parents pressed for better grades.

2.) "To push or move someone/something vigorously"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Menschenmenge drängte zum Ausgang.The crowd pushed towards the exit.
  2. Er drängte das Auto zur Seite.He pushed the car aside.
  3. Die Fans drängten nach vorne, um die Band zu sehen.The fans pushed forward to see the band.

3.) "To be urgent or pressing due to lack of time"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Zeit drängte, und sie mussten sich beeilen.Time was pressing, and they had to hurry.
  2. Der Abgabetermin drängt.The submission deadline is pressing.
  3. Wir müssen gehen, die Zeit drängt.We have to go, time is pressing.

4.) "To squeeze or push forward in a limited space"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Leute drängten sich in den vollen Bus.The people crowded into the full bus.
  2. Er drängte sich durch die Menge.He pushed his way through the crowd.
  3. Die Schüler drängten zur Tür.The students crowded towards the door.
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