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nötigen — meaning in English

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English meaning

compel verb To force or pressure someone into doing something.
impel verb To push someone strongly to do something, driven by their own inner motivation.

Senses

nötigen is used for these senses in English:

compel (transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.
impel (transitive) To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation.

impel — full definition

verb To push someone strongly to do something, driven by their own inner motivation.
verb To push something forward or set it in motion.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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