press
die Presse, die Pressen
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press
All newspapers, magazines, and the journalists working there who report on current events. In a broader sense, today it often also includes online news portals, radio, and television.
Die Presse berichtete ausführlich über den Skandal.
The press reported extensively on the scandal.
press
A machine or device that applies high pressure to shape, cut, or join materials.
Für die Herstellung der Autoteile wird eine hydraulische Presse verwendet.
A hydraulic press is used to manufacture the car parts.
pressing
The process of pressing, especially in the production of juice, oil, or wine.
Direkt nach der Ernte beginnt die Presse der Oliven.
The pressing of the olives begins right after the harvest.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pressen |
| genitive | der Presse |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Presse | die Pressen |
| accusative | die Presse | die Pressen |
| dative | der Presse | den Pressen |
| genitive | der Presse | der Pressen |
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You can recognize the meaning of 'Presse' (press) from the context. If it is about news, politics, or journalism, it means the media. If it is about a factory, workshop, or production, it means a machine.
Der Politiker gab der Presse ein Interview.
The politician gave the press an interview.
Die Weintrauben kommen jetzt in die Presse.
The grapes are now going into the press.
All meanings of the noun 'die Presse' (the press) derive from the verb 'pressen' (to press). Whether journalists are applying 'pressure', a machine is shaping metal, or fruit is being pressed—the basic idea of pressing remains.
Für den Apfelsaft müssen wir die Äpfel erst pressen.
For the apple juice, we first have to press the apples.
In the meaning of 'media', 'die Presse' (the press) is a collective term and is almost always used in the singular, even when referring to many journalists or newspapers.
Die Presse ist zur Konferenz eingeladen.
The press is invited to the conference.
