English–German

“pressure” in German

German

AlsoZwang

Pronunciation

IPA/drʊk/

Example

Ich spüre den Druck.

I feel the pressure.

Illustration for Druck (pressure)

How to say “pressure” in German

“Pressure” in German is Druck.

A pressing force produces either physical strain, emotional stress, or a visible printed result.

Full entry for Druck: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Druck

Bei Prüfungen fühlt er starken Druck.

He feels strong pressure during exams.

Tips for using Druck

  • The plural is usually Drücke for pressures, while Drucke can refer to prints or editions in printing contexts.

Other German words for “pressure”

masculine nounpressure

Die Firma übte den Zwang auf die Mitarbeiter aus.

The company put pressure on its employees.

“pressure” in other languages