Ausdrücken
Ausdrücken is a German verb with several related senses that share the core idea of making something outward or clear through articulation or physical pressing. The primary meaning is to express or articulate something, such as feelings, thoughts, opinions, gratitude, or approval: for example, “Ich drücke meine Dankbarkeit aus.” The reflexive form “sich ausdrücken” refers to expressing oneself clearly, as in “Er kann sich gut ausdrücken.” A second common usage refers to pressing out liquids or moisture: for instance, “den Saft aus der Orange ausdrücken.”
Grammatical notes: ausdrücken is a separable verb. In main clauses, the prefix appears separated: “Ich drücke
Usage notes: In addition to psychological or communicative meanings, ausdrücken can denote physically squeezing out liquids