German Conversation · Level 110
44 words
German word
nötigen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnøːtɪgn̩/
Meaning
- verbforce
Example
Die Polizei nötigte den Mann, das Haus zu verlassen.
The police forced the man to leave the house.
More examples
Der Chef nötigte die Mitarbeiter zu Überstunden.
The boss coerced the employees into working overtime.
Core concept
A narrowing path leaves a person with only one acceptable action.
Common phrases
jemanden zu etwas nötigen
force ___ to do something
zu einem Geständnis nötigen
force someone into a confession
Similar words
zwingen: Use force or authority to make someone comply and act.
erzwingen: Secure a desired outcome despite resistance or opposition.
aufzwingen: Press an idea or object on someone without their consent.
drängen: Press someone firmly to act without delay.
Definition in German
durch Zwang oder Druck jemanden zu einem bestimmten Verhalten veranlassen.
Word origin
Nötigen is historically related to German Not and nötig, developing from the idea of placing someone under necessity.
Usage tips
- Nötigen is formal and strong, and the usual pattern is jemanden nötigen, etwas zu tun, with an accusative person and zu-infinitive.