erzwungen
forced; coerced; compelled
English translations
- 01
forced
- 02
compelled
- 03
coerced
Word details
- German meaning
- Unter Zwang oder Druck stehend; nicht freiwillig.
- English meaning
- Forced
- Synonym
- forciert, gewaltsam
- German example
- Seine Freude wirkte erzwungen.
- English example
- His joy seemed forced.
- Comparative
- erzwungenerSuperlative: am erzwungensten
Related words
- Zwangsurlaub
Mandatory vacation
- Zwangskollektivierung
Forced collectivization
- erzwingen
To force, compel, or impose something.
- Elektrolyse
Electrolysis
- Brandschatz
Tribute
- herbeigezogen
far-fetched, contrived
- Gleichschaltung
Coordination
- Zwangsernährung
Forced feeding
- Elektrolysezelle
Electrolytic cell
- Zwangsheirat
Forced marriage, a marriage that takes place without the free and informed consent of both parties.
- Zwangsehe
Forced marriage
- Zwangsmedikation
Forced medication
- Zwangsfinanzierung
Mandatory financing
Example sentences with “erzwungen”
Ein erzwungenes Geständnis ist wertlos. (A forced confession is worthless.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'erzwungen' a strong or weak verb participle?
It is a strong verb. The stem vowel changes from 'i' to 'u' (erzwingen -> erzwungen).