English–German

“push aside” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈdʁɛŋən/

Example

Die neuen Läden verdrängen die kleinen Geschäfte.

The new shops are pushing aside the small businesses.

Illustration for verdrängen (push aside)

How to say “push aside” in German

“Push aside” in German is verdrängen.

A newcomer takes the space or position held by someone or something else, leaving the former occupant at the margin.

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

Example sentences with verdrängen

Viele Menschen verdrängen unerwünschte Erinnerungen.

Many people repress unwanted memories.

Tips for using verdrängen

  • Verdrängen has an inseparable ver- prefix, so it stays together in main clauses and forms the perfect with hat: "hat verdrängt."

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