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 make someone do something by using force or pressure(general)
a.to cause someone to do something against their will
Die Situation zwingt ihn, eine Entscheidung zu treffen.—The situation forces him to make a decision.
b.to compel by circumstances or necessity
Armut zwingt viele Menschen zur Arbeit im Ausland.—Poverty compels many people to work abroad.
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.
