drücken

Drücken is a German noun formed from the verb drücken, meaning to press or push. As a noun it refers to the act or instance of applying pressure by pressing or pushing something. Common usages include phrases such as das Drücken der Taste (the pressing of the button) or das Drücken auf den Knopf (the pressing on the button).

Grammatical notes: The noun das Drücken is neuter. The verb drücken is used in imperative forms in daily speech: Drücken Sie die Taste (formal), Drück die Taste (informal singular), and Drückt die Taste (informal plural). The term is distinct from Druck, which refers to physical pressure or printing; Drücken emphasizes the action of pressing rather than the result or the concept of pressure in general.

Usage contexts: In manuals, user interfaces, and instructional text, “Bitte drücken Sie die Taste” is common. In everyday speech, speakers may say “Drück mal die Taste” or “Ich drücke den Knopf” depending on tense and context.

Other notes: Drücken can also be a surname in German-speaking areas. Related terms include Druck (pressure) and words for the object that is pressed, such as Knopf or Taster.