adjectiveadverb

zwingend

mandatory

so wichtig oder fest vorgeschrieben, dass man es nicht weglassen oder anders machen kann.

The German word "zwingend" translates to "compulsory" or "mandatory" in English. It is derived from the verb "zwingen," which means "to force" or "to compel." Related words with similar meaning include "verpflichtend" and "obligatorisch."

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Examples

Es ist zwingend, pünktlich zur Arbeit zu kommen.adjective

It is mandatory to come to work on time.

Ein zwingend notwendiger Termin steht heute an.adjective

A mandatory appointment is scheduled for today.

Die Teilnahme ist zwingend erforderlich.adjective

Participation is mandatory.

Eine zwingende Voraussetzung dafür ist Erfahrung.adjective

A mandatory requirement for that is experience.

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