zwangsfinanziert
compulsorily financed (e.g., via tax or mandatory fees)
English translations
- 01
compulsorily financed
- 02
forcibly funded
Word details
- German meaning
- Durch Zwang oder Verpflichtung finanziert; durch Steuern oder Abgaben finanziert.
- English meaning
- Compulsory funded
- Synonym
- öffentlich finanziert
- German example
- Der öffentlich-rechtliche Rundfunk ist zwangsfinanziert.
- English example
- Public broadcasting is compulsory funded.
Example sentences with “zwangsfinanziert”
Die öffentlich-rechtlichen Sender sind zwangsfinanziert. (Public broadcasters are compulsorily financed.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the nuance of 'zwangsfinanziert'?
It is often used critically to imply that the funding is collected by force rather than voluntary contribution.