zwang

to force

Typical usage

Native-style examples with “zwang”.

  1. "Niemand darf unter Zwang arbeiten."

  2. "Er zwang mich zu gehen."

Quick answers

What does “zwang” mean in English?

“zwang” means “to force”.

How do you use “zwang” in a sentence?

For example: „Niemand darf unter Zwang arbeiten.“ or „Er zwang mich zu gehen.“

How do you say “force” in German?

In German, “force” is “zwang”.

More German words

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