verb
tvinga
force
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Tvinga (Swedish verb) means "to force" or "to compel" someone to do something.
Explanation:
- When you tvinga someone, you are making them do something against their will or under pressure.
- It implies the use of authority, power, or coercion.
Examples:
- Han tvingade henne att stanna. – He forced her to stay.
- De tvingades acceptera villkoren. – They were forced to accept the terms.
Similar words:
- tvinga vs. övertala:
"Övertala" means to persuade someone, typically by argument or reason without coercion. "Tvinga" is stronger and involves pressure or coercion. - tvinga vs. beordra:
"Beordra" means to order someone, often in a formal or official context (like a command). "Tvinga" is broader and can include physical force or emotional pressure.
Summary
- Tvinga = to make forcefully or compel.
- Use when someone is pushed against their will.
- Different from persuading or giving a formal command.
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Examples
Hon vill inte tvinga honom att hjälpa till.verb
She does not want to force him to help out.
Vänner försöker aldrig tvinga någon till något.verb
Friends never try to force anyone to do anything.
Läraren tvingade oss att stanna längre.verb
The teacher forced us to stay longer.
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