Dutch Word · Intermediate
dwingen
to constrain, enforce, cause inevitably
Pronunciation: /ˈdʋɪŋə(n)/
Meaning
to constrain, enforce, cause inevitably
Example
De overvallers probeerden de winkelbediende te dwingen de kluis te openen.
The robbers tried to force the store clerk to open the safe.
Practice tips
- Practice dwingen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.