No. 2,039 in German
nötigen
"To compel" or "to urge."
In a sentence
Der Lehrer wollte den Schüler nötigen, mehr zu lernen.
The teacher wanted to coerce the student to study more.
In this sentence, 'nötigen' is used in a context where it implies forcing or pressuring someone to do something.
Du kannst niemanden nötigen, etwas zu tun, das sie nicht wollen.
You cannot compel someone to do something they do not want to do.
Here, 'nötigen' reflects the act of compelling or exerting pressure, emphasizing its ethical implications.
Das Gespräch findet statt, um niemanden zu nötigen.
The conversation takes place to ensure no one is coerced.
In this example, 'nötigen' is used within a negation, highlighting the intention to avoid coercion.
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