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Druck

pressure

noun DRUK Less Common

Also means

print

Usage Note

Druck spans physical pressure, psychological stress (unter Druck stehen, 'to be under pressure'), and printing — the second sense gives Drucker ('printer'). The plural Drucke refers mainly to printed copies or art prints.

Examples

"Er steht unter großem Druck."

Natural Translation

He is under great pressure.

Literal Translation

He stands under great pressure.

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