VERB
nötigen/ˈnøːtɪɡn̩/to compel; to force; to coerce
nötigen is a German verb that means to compel, to force, or to coerce. It is pronounced /ˈnøːtɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nötigte" and the past participle is "genötigt".
Definitions
1.to force someone to do something (often against their will)(law or general use)
a.to constrain or pressure by threats or violence
Er hat das Opfer mit Drohungen genötigt, ihm Geld zu geben.—He forced the victim to give him money by means of threats.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | nötigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | nötige |
| Present (du) | nötigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | nötigt |
| Preterite (ich) | nötigte |
| Participle II | genötigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | nötigte |
| Imperative (singular) | nötige |
| Imperative (plural) | nötigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "nötigen" mean in English?
- "nötigen" means to compel, to force, or to coerce. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "nötigen"?
- "nötigen" is pronounced /ˈnøːtɪɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "nötigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "nötigen" is "genötigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "nötigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "nötigen" becomes "nötigte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "nötigen"?
- "nötigen" is a verb in German.
