noun🔗ShareKräfte, StärkeStrength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect."the force of an appeal, an argument, or a contract"Die Kraft eines Appells, eines Arguments oder eines Vertrags.energyphysicsabilitymilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGewalt, Zwang, NötigungPower exerted against will or consent; compulsory power; violence; coercion."The bullies used forces to take the younger boy's lunch money. "Die Schläger setzten Gewalt ein, um dem jüngeren Jungen das Pausengeld wegzunehmen.politicsgovernmentpolicemilitarylawactionwarstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKräfte, MachtAnything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing."The forces of stress from her demanding job were changing her personality. "Die Kräfte des Stresses von ihrem anspruchsvollen Job veränderten ihre Persönlichkeit.physicsenergyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKräfteA physical quantity that denotes ability to push, pull, twist or accelerate a body and which has a direction and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance/time² (ML/T²): SI: newton (N); CGS: dyne (dyn)"The forces exerted by the wind pushed the swing back and forth. "Die vom Wind ausgeübten Kräfte schoben die Schaukel hin und her.physicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKräfteSomething or anything that has the power to produce a physical effect upon something else, such as causing it to move or change shape."The forces of wind and rain eroded the old stone wall over many years. "Die Kräfte von Wind und Regen erodierten über viele Jahre hinweg die alte Steinmauer.physicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTruppen, StreitkräfteA group that aims to attack, control, or constrain."police force"PolizeikräftemilitarygroupwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKräfte, MachtThe ability to attack, control, or constrain."show of force"MachtdemonstrationabilitymilitaryenergyactionwarpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZwang, VorhersageA magic trick in which the outcome is known to the magician beforehand, especially one involving the apparent free choice of a card by another person."The magician used a clever forces to make sure I chose the Queen of Hearts. "Der Zauberer benutzte einen geschickten Zwang, um sicherzustellen, dass ich die Herzkönigin wählte.entertainmentgameactionsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGültigkeit, RechtskraftLegal validity."The law will come into force in January."Das Gesetz tritt im Januar in Kraft.lawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGewalt, ZwangEither unlawful violence, as in a "forced entry", or lawful compulsion."The police used forces to subdue the suspect who was resisting arrest. "Die Polizei setzte Gewalt ein, um den sich der Verhaftung widersetzenden Verdächtigen zu überwältigen.policelawgovernmentactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWirkung, KraftAbility of an utterance or its element (word, form, prosody, ...) to effect a given meaning."The emphasis on the word "never" in her apology weakened its forces, making it sound insincere. "Die Betonung des Wortes „niemals“ in ihrer Entschuldigung schwächte ihre Wirkung und ließ sie unaufrichtig klingen.linguisticslanguagecommunicationwordabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDie Macht(with the, often capitalized) A metaphysical and ubiquitous power from the fictional Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. See usage note."May the Forces be with you as you take your exam! "Möge die Macht mit dir sein, wenn du deine Prüfung machst!culturestorymythologyentertainmentsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVergewaltigenTo violate (a woman); to rape.sexinhumanlawbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich anstrengen, sein Bestes gebenTo exert oneself, to do one's utmost."To finish the project on time, he forced himself to work late into the night. "Um das Projekt rechtzeitig fertigzustellen, strengte er sich an, bis spät in die Nacht zu arbeiten.actionenergyabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwingen, nötigenTo compel (someone or something) to do something."The heavy rain forces us to stay inside. "Der starke Regen zwingt uns, drinnen zu bleiben.actionorganizationgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwingen, erzwingenTo constrain by force; to overcome the limitations or resistance of."The coach forces the team to practice extra hours to overcome their weaknesses. "Der Trainer zwingt das Team, zusätzliche Stunden zu trainieren, um ihre Schwächen zu überwinden.actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwingen, erzwingenTo drive (something) by force, to propel (generally + prepositional phrase or adverb)."The strong wind forces the door shut. "Der starke Wind zwingt die Tür zu.energyphysicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErzwingen, zwingenTo cause to occur (despite inertia, resistance etc.); to produce through force."The strong wind forces the door open, even though I tried to keep it closed. "Der starke Wind zwingt die Tür auf, obwohl ich versucht habe, sie geschlossen zu halten.actionenergyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufbrechen, aufzwingenTo forcibly open (a door, lock etc.)."To force a lock."Ein Schloss aufbrechen.actionpolicebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErzwingen, mit Gewalt erobernTo obtain or win by strength; to take by violence or struggle; specifically, to capture by assault; to storm, as a fortress."The rebels forced the heavily guarded border crossing after days of fierce fighting. "Die Rebellen erzwangen nach tagelangen heftigen Kämpfen den stark bewachten Grenzübergang.militarywaractionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusmachenTo create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground."Jones forced the runner at second by stepping on the bag."Jones machte den Läufer an der zweiten Base aus, indem er den Sack berührte.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwingen(whist) To compel (an adversary or partner) to trump a trick by leading a suit that he/she does not hold."In bridge, West forces East to trump by leading a spade when East has no spades left. "Im Bridge zwingt West East zum Trumpfen, indem er eine Pik-Karte ausspielt, wenn East keine Pik-Karten mehr hat.gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchsetzen, erzwingen, durchführenTo put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce."The police can force people to follow the law. "Die Polizei kann die Menschen zwingen, sich an das Gesetz zu halten.governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerstärken, Truppen stellenTo provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison."The general decided to force the border with additional troops to prevent any incursions. "Der General beschloss, die Grenze mit zusätzlichen Truppen zu verstärken, um jegliche Übergriffe zu verhindern.militarywargovernmentnationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErzwingen, zwingen, wertschätzenTo allow the force of; to value; to care for."The teacher forces her students' creativity by encouraging them to explore different art styles. "Die Lehrerin fördert die Kreativität ihrer Schüler, indem sie sie ermutigt, verschiedene Kunststile zu erkunden.valueattitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWasserfall, KaskadeA waterfall or cascade."After a heavy rain, the mountain forces roared with a thunderous sound. "Nach einem starken Regen rauschten die Bergwasserfälle mit einem donnernden Geräusch.naturegeographygeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFüllen, stopfenTo stuff; to lard; to farce."The chef forces the turkey with sausage meat before roasting it. "Der Koch füllt die Pute vor dem Braten mit Wurstfleisch.foodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTruppen, StreitkräfteTroops (plural only)."The general sent forces to protect the border. "Der General schickte Truppen, um die Grenze zu schützen.militarywarnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBesetzung, InstrumentierungThe orchestral instrumentation (and voices) used in a musical production (nearly always used in plural form only)."The conductor carefully selected the forces needed for the symphony, including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. "Der Dirigent wählte sorgfältig die Besetzung für die Symphonie aus, darunter Streicher, Holzbläser, Blechbläser und Schlagzeug.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePolizei, Polizeikräfte(law enforcement) Any police organization; a constabulary."He joined the police force a long time ago, when he lived in Virginia."Er trat vor langer Zeit der Polizei bei, als er in Virginia lebte.policeorganizationlawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading