der Zwang

Plural: die Zwänge
Based on: zwingen (zu)
Noun #1508 Noun
1.

the compulsion, the coercion

(A force that MAKES you do something. Can come from the outside or from within.)
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  • Der Komiker leidet unter dem Zwang lustig sein zu müssen.
  • The comedian suffers under the urge/pressure to be funny.
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Word of the Day – “zwingen”

"zwingen" is the German word for forcing and "Zwang" can be compulsion and duress. Today, we'll explore that word family in detail.

Vocab: zwingen, der Zwang, der Gruppenzwang, aufzwingen, die Zwangsstörung, erzwingen, zwängen, reinzwängen, ...

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drängeln, dringend, aufdringlich – The Family of “der Drang”

The core meaning of "der Drang" is an inner urge. Today, we'll explore when to use it and learn the menaing of drängeln, eindringen, aufdrängen and dringend. .

Vocab: der Drang, der Zwang, eindringen, aufdringlich, dringend, drängeln, abdrängen

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How many meanings does the German word 'Zwang' have?

Zwang has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the compulsion, the coercion.

What is the gender of 'Zwang'?

der

What is the plural of 'Zwang'?

die Zwänge

What is 'Zwang' related to?

The word 'Zwang' is related to zwingen (zu).

Where can I learn more about 'Zwang'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Zwang':

Word of the Day – “zwingen”
"zwingen" is the German word for forcing and "Zwang" can be compulsion and duress. Today, we'll explore that word family in detail.
Vocab: zwingen, der Zwang, der Gruppenzwang, aufzwingen, die Zwangsstörung, erzwingen, zwängen, reinzwängen, ...
Read article

drängeln, dringend, aufdringlich – The Family of “der Drang”
The core meaning of "der Drang" is an inner urge. Today, we'll explore when to use it and learn the menaing of drängeln, eindringen, aufdrängen and dringend. .
Vocab: der Drang, der Zwang, eindringen, aufdringlich, dringend, drängeln, abdrängen
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