gezwungen
forced
Not seeming natural or relaxed, but rather strained and therefore often uncomfortable.
EXAMPLE
Sein gezwungenes Lächeln wirkte wenig überzeugend.
His forced smile seemed unconvincing.
gezwungen
forced
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Meanings
Forms
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word family
'Gezwungen' (forced) is the past participle of the verb 'zwingen' (to force) and is also used as an adjective. Its connection to the word family helps with understanding: A 'gezwungenes Lächeln' (forced smile) or 'gezwungenes Verhalten' (forced behavior) seems as if the person had to force themselves to do it.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Kritik klang ihre Zustimmung gezwungen.
After the criticism, her agreement sounded forced.
Typical collocations
You will often encounter this meaning in 'ein gezwungenes Lächeln' (a forced smile) and 'ein gezwungenes Lachen' (a forced laugh). To describe the impression made by someone's behavior, the phrases 'gezwungen wirken' (to seem forced) and 'gezwungen klingen' (to sound forced) are also common.
EXAMPLE
Ihr Lachen klang gezwungen, als sie den Witz hörte.
Her laugh sounded forced when she heard the joke.
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