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No. 13,309 in Swedish

tvång

"Tvång" means "coercion" or "force" in English.

In a sentence

  • Tvånget att följa reglerna är viktigt för arbetsplatsens funktion.

    The compulsion to follow the rules is important for the workplace's function.

    Here, 'tvånget' (the compulsion) represents the necessity or non-negotiable requirement to adhere to established rules, showing a mandatory context.

  • Hon kände ett slags tvång att avslöja sanningen, trots sina farhågor.

    She felt a kind of compulsion to reveal the truth, despite her fears.

    In this sentence, 'tvång' conveys an internal psychological urge or necessity, indicating an overwhelming drive or force that compels action.

  • Både tvång och frivillighet spelar roll när man lär sig nya färdigheter.

    Both coercion and voluntariness play a role when learning new skills.

    Here, 'tvång' refers to an external enforcement or imposition, contrasting with voluntary actions, highlighting its role in situations requiring external pressure for progress.

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