VERB
zwingen/ˈt͡svɪŋən/to force; to compel
zwingen is a German verb that means to force or to compel. It is pronounced /ˈt͡svɪŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zwang" and the past participle is "gezwungen".
Definitions
1.to make someone do something against their will(general)
a.to force to do something
Sie wurde gezwungen, das Zimmer zu verlassen.—She was forced to leave the room.
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 or to compel. 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.
