der Unterdruck

Plural: die Unterdrücke
Based on: Druck, unter
Noun
1.

the low pressure

Opposite: Überdruck
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  • Atmen funktioniert indem man in der Lunge einen Unterdruck erzeugt. Der Luftdruck drückt dann Luft durch Nase oder Mund in die Lunge.
  • Breathing works through the creation of low pressure/negative pressure in the lungs. The air pressure then presses air through the mouth or nose into the lungs.
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Word of the Day – “der Druck”

A fun look at the word der Druck and the difference between the verbs drucken and drücken. Featuring also: a big let down.

Vocab: der Druck, der Händedruck, der Luftdruck, der Blutdruck, drucken, der Drucker, die Druckerei, ausdrucken, bedrucken, der Abdruck

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How many meanings does the German word 'Unterdruck' have?

Unterdruck has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the low pressure.

What is the gender of 'Unterdruck'?

der

What is the plural of 'Unterdruck'?

die Unterdrücke

What is 'Unterdruck' related to?

The word 'Unterdruck' is related to Druck and unter.

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Word of the Day – “der Druck”
A fun look at the word der Druck and the difference between the verbs drucken and drücken. Featuring also: a big let down.
Vocab: der Druck, der Händedruck, der Luftdruck, der Blutdruck, drucken, der Drucker, die Druckerei, ausdrucken, bedrucken, der Abdruck
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