Dwingen
Example: De leraar dwingt ons om harder te werken voor het examen.
Definition
"Dwingen" means to force or compel someone to do something, often against their will or without giving them a choice. It involves exerting pressure or authority to ensure that a particular action is carried out, as in the example: 'The teacher forces us to work harder for the exam.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "dwingen" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'dwingen,' which means to constrain or compel. It is related to the Old High German 'dwingen,' meaning to press or force. Did you know? The concept behind "dwingen" reflects physical or metaphorical pressure, similar to how people might be pushed into action.
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"Dwingen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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