German word

Druck

Pronunciation

IPA/drʊk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpressure

Example

Ich spüre den Druck.

I feel the pressure.

Illustration for Druck (pressure)

More examples

Bei Prüfungen fühlt er starken Druck.

He feels strong pressure during exams.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • unter Druck stehen

    be under pressure

  • Druck abbauen

    relieve pressure

  • hoher Druck

    high pressure

Similar words

Stress: Intense tension or strain arising from work or relationships.
Leistungsdruck: Pressure created by expectations to perform or succeed.
Belastung: A load or strain placed on the body or mind.

Definition in German

Druck ist die auf eine Fläche wirkende Kraft pro Flächeneinheit und bezeichnet außerdem den Vorgang oder das Ergebnis des Druckens.

Word origin

Druck is an inherited Germanic noun related to drücken, with the printing meaning extending from the act of pressing inked type onto paper.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • stressnoun
  • printingnoun

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