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Nötigen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Nötigen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to force", "to compel" or "to coerce". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "nötigen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: nötigen
- Simple past: nötigte
- Participle: genötigt
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "nötigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To compel or coerce"
"Nötigen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To force or pressure someone to do something."
- Translation(s): to force, to compel, to coerce, to pressure
- Synonym(s): zwingen, drängen
- Antonym(s): freilassen, erlauben
- Related word(s): Nötigung, notwendig
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er versuchte, sie zu nötigen, ihm zu helfen.
- Sie wollte ihn nicht nötigen, mitzukommen.
- Er wurde dazu genötigt, die Wahrheit zu sagen.
2.) "To be necessary or required"
"Nötigen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Indicates that something is necessary or required."
- Translation(s): necessary, required, needed
- Synonym(s): erforderlich, notwendig
- Antonym(s): überflüssig, unnötig
- Related word(s): Notwendigkeit, benötigen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es ist nötig, die Regeln zu befolgen.
- Ist es wirklich nötig, so früh aufzustehen?
- Die Reparatur war dringend nötig.