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vorwärtsdrängen

to push forward, to press ahead through a crowd

verb FOR-verts-dreng-en Rare
Travel & Places Movement

Usage Note

vorwärtsdrängen means to force one's way forward, typically through a crowd or obstacle. It implies effort and sometimes impatience: sich durch die Menge vorwärtsdrängen (to press forward through the crowd). It is also used as sich vorwärtsdrängen.

Examples

"Alle drängten sich am Eingang vorwärts, um das Konzert nicht zu verpassen."

Natural Translation

Everyone pressed forward at the entrance so as not to miss the concert.

Literal Translation

Everyone pressed themselves at the entrance forwards, so as not to miss the concert.

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