No. 4,763 in German
zwingend
Mandatory; compelling; imperative.
In a sentence
Es ist zwingend erforderlich, dass du das Formular ausfüllst.
It is absolutely essential that you complete the form.
Used to indicate an absolute necessity or obligation.
Ihre Teilnahme an der Besprechung ist nicht zwingend, aber sehr wünschenswert.
Your attendance at the meeting is not mandatory, but highly desirable.
Explains that a matter is not compulsory but recommended.
Das zwingende Argument hat alle im Raum überzeugt.
The compelling argument convinced everyone in the room.
Describes something as convincing or logically unavoidable.
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