VERB
zwingen/ˈt͡svɪŋən/to force; to compel; to coerce
zwingen is a German verb that means to force, to compel, or to coerce. It is pronounced /ˈt͡svɪŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zwang" and the past participle is "gezwungen".
Definitions
1.to force or compel (someone to do something)(cause someone to do something against their will)
a.compel someone to do something by applying pressure
Die Situation zwang ihn, eine Entscheidung zu treffen.—The situation forced him to make a decision.
b.make necessary or unavoidable through circumstance
Das schlechte Wetter zwang uns, zu Hause zu bleiben.—The bad weather forced us to stay at home.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | zwingen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | zwinge |
| Present (du) | zwingst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | zwingt |
| Preterite (ich) | zwang |
| Participle II | gezwungen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | zwänge |
| Imperative (singular) | zwinge |
| Imperative (plural) | zwingt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zwingen" mean in English?
- "zwingen" means to force, to compel, or to coerce. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "zwingen"?
- "zwingen" is pronounced /ˈt͡svɪŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "zwingen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "zwingen" is "gezwungen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "zwingen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "zwingen" becomes "zwang" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "zwingen"?
- "zwingen" is a verb in German.
