NOUN
derZwang/t͡svaŋ/compulsion; coercion; pressure
Zwang is a German noun that means compulsion, coercion, or pressure. It is pronounced /t͡svaŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zwänge".
Definitions
1.strong external or internal force that makes someone act in a certain way(general, psychology)
a.internal urge or pressure
Er verspürte einen inneren Zwang, immer alles perfekt zu machen.—He felt an inner compulsion to do everything perfectly.
b.external pressure or coercion from others or circumstances
Unter gesellschaftlichem Zwang passte er sich an.—Under societal pressure, he conformed.
2.act of forcing someone to do something(law, politics)
a.coercion by threat or force
Die Unterschrift wurde unter Zwang geleistet.—The signature was given under duress.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zwang | die Zwänge |
| Genitive | des Zwangs | der Zwänge |
| Dative | dem Zwang | den Zwängen |
| Accusative | den Zwang | die Zwänge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zwang" mean in English?
- "Zwang" means compulsion, coercion, or pressure. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zwang"?
- "Zwang" is pronounced /t͡svaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zwang" der, die, or das?
- "Zwang" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Zwang"?
- The plural of "Zwang" is "Zwänge".
- What part of speech is "Zwang"?
- "Zwang" is a noun in German.
