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squeeze in Dutch

squeeze in Dutch is knijpen, drukken, klemmen — squeeze means to press something firmly from two or more sides.

squeeze in Dutch

knijpen
verb
(transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
drukken
verb
(transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
klemmen
verb
(transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
persen
verb
(transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
drukken
verb
(ambitransitive) To fit into a tight place.
persen
verb
(ambitransitive) To fit into a tight place.

What does "squeeze" mean?

  1. verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.
    "Squeeze the sponge gently to get the water out."
  2. verb To force something into a tight space, or manage to fit it in.
    "Can you squeeze past me? The corridor is very narrow."
  3. verb To put pressure on someone, financially or otherwise.
    "Supermarkets often squeeze their suppliers to lower the prices they charge."
  4. noun An act of pressing or hugging something.
    "The baby gave my finger a tight squeeze."
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squeeze in a sentence

  • Squeeze the sponge gently to get the water out.
  • She squeezed the lemon over her fish.
  • Can you squeeze past me? The corridor is very narrow.
  • We squeezed one more chair around the table.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "squeeze" in Dutch?
"squeeze" in Dutch is knijpen, drukken, klemmen. squeeze means: To press something firmly from two or more sides.
How do you use "squeeze" in a sentence?
Example: "Squeeze the sponge gently to get the water out." In Dutch, "squeeze" is knijpen, drukken, klemmen.
Are there other ways to say "squeeze" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "squeeze": knijpen, drukken, klemmen, persen.
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