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ausdrücken

to express, to put into words

verb OWS-drue-ken Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

to squeeze out

Usage Note

Ausdrücken in communicative contexts means to convey a thought or feeling verbally. Sich ausdrücken (reflexive) is the key phrase: Kannst du dich klarer ausdrücken? — can you express yourself more clearly? More concrete than formulieren.

Examples

"Er konnte seine Begeisterung kaum in Worten ausdrücken."

Natural Translation

He could barely express his enthusiasm in words.

Literal Translation

He could his enthusiasm barely in words express.

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