Zwang

derNoun

compulsion; force; constraint

English translations

  1. 01

    compulsion

  2. 02

    coercion

  3. 03

    constraint

  4. 04

    force

Word details

German meaning
Zwang bezeichnet eine Situation, in der jemand gegen seinen Willen zu etwas gezwungen wird.
English meaning
Coercion refers to a situation in which someone is forced to do something against their will.
Synonym
Nötigung, Druck
German example
Er handelte unter Zwang.
English example
He acted under coercion.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Zwang
Plural Form
die Zwänge

Example sentences with “Zwang”

  1. Er handelte ohne Zwang. (He acted without compulsion.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Zwang a noun?

Yes, 'der Zwang'. The plural is 'die Zwänge'.