zerdrückten

"Zerdrückten" is a German verb that translates to "crush" or "squeeze" in English. It is derived from the prefix "zer-" and the root "drücken," which means "to press." The verb "zerdrücken" is used to describe the action of applying force to something, causing it to be flattened or reduced in size. It can be used in both transitive and intransitive forms. In the transitive form, it requires a direct object, such as "Er zerdrückt die Dose" (He crushes the can). In the intransitive form, it does not require a direct object, such as "Die Dose zerdrückt" (The can crushes). The past participle of "zerdrücken" is "zerdrückt," which is used to form perfect tenses, such as "Er hat die Dose zerdrückt" (He has crushed the can). The verb "zerdrücken" is commonly used in everyday language to describe actions involving force and compression.