der Zwang, ¨-e
compulsion
Es ist, wenn jemand etwas tun muss, auch wenn er es nicht will.
The German word "Zwang" is a noun that means "compulsion" or "coercion". It refers to a situation where someone is forced to do something or is under a strong pressure to act in a certain way. The word "Zwang" can also be used in a broader sense as "constraint", relating to situations with limited choice or freedom. Similar words in German include "Druck" (pressure), "Nötigung" (coercion), and "Verpflichtung" (obligation).
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Examples
Der Zwang beeinflusst sein Verhalten.noun
The compulsion influences his behavior.
Ein Zwang kann das Verhalten von Personen stark verändern.noun
A compulsion can strongly change the behavior of people.
Ohne Zwang handeln wir freier.noun
We act more freely without compulsion.
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