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press in Dutch

press in Dutch is pers, muurkast, drukken — press means to push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.

press in Dutch

pers
noun
muurkast
noun
(countable, especially, _, in, _, Ireland, _) An enclosed storage space (e.g. closet, cupboard).
drukken
verb
duwen
verb

What does "press" mean?

  1. verb To push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.
    "Press the button to start the machine."
  2. verb To urge someone strongly to do or agree to something.
    "The reporter pressed the minister for a direct answer."
  3. noun Newspapers and journalists collectively; the news media.
    "The scandal drew widespread attention from the press."
  4. noun A machine used to apply strong force, such as for printing or shaping material.
    "The printing press revolutionized the spread of information."
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press in a sentence

  • Press the button to start the machine.
  • She pressed her hand against the cold glass.
  • The reporter pressed the minister for a direct answer.
  • The scandal drew widespread attention from the press.

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What is "press" in Dutch?

"press" in Dutch is pers, muurkast, drukken. press means: To push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.

How do you use "press" in a sentence?

Example: "Press the button to start the machine." In Dutch, "press" is pers, muurkast, drukken.

Are there other ways to say "press" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "press": pers, muurkast, drukken, duwen.

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