VERB
erzwingen/ɛɐ̯ˈt͡svɪŋən/to force; to compel; to enforce
erzwingen is a German verb that means to force, to compel, or to enforce. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈt͡svɪŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erzwang" and the past participle is "erzwungen".
Definitions
1.to achieve or make something happen by force or pressure(action, result)
a.to obtain something by applying force or pressure
Er versuchte, die Zustimmung seiner Eltern zu erzwingen.—He tried to force the approval of his parents.
b.to compel a situation or event to occur
Der Spieler konnte mit seinem Tor den Ausgleich erzwingen.—The player was able to force the equalizer with his goal.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erzwingen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erzwinge |
| Present (du) | erzwingst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erzwingt |
| Preterite (ich) | erzwang |
| Participle II | erzwungen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erzwänge |
| Imperative (singular) | erzwinge |
| Imperative (plural) | erzwingt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erzwingen" mean in English?
- "erzwingen" means to force, to compel, or to enforce. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erzwingen"?
- "erzwingen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈt͡svɪŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erzwingen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erzwingen" is "erzwungen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erzwingen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erzwingen" becomes "erzwang" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erzwingen"?
- "erzwingen" is a verb in German.
