gewaltsam
forcibly · force
The German word "gewaltsam" is an adjective that means "violent" or "forcibly". It is made up of the root "Gewalt," which means "violence" or "force". "Gewaltsam" describes actions or situations characterized by the use of physical force or aggression. Similar words in German include "brutal" (brutal), "rabiat" (harsh), and "zwanghaft" (coercive).
The difference between "gewaltsam" and these similar words is that "gewaltsam" specifically emphasizes the element of violence or forcefulness in actions, while the others may describe a broader or different aspect of harshness or coercion without necessarily focusing on the violent nature.
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Examples
Er hat die Tür gewaltsam geschlossen.adverb
He closed the door forcibly.
Er drückte das Fenster gewaltsam auf.adverb
He forced the window open.
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