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.
Hear it in real podcasts
The recording above is a synthetic voice. Hear how people say “tvång” in actual Swedish podcasts.
Find “tvång” in podcastsLearn it from shows you like
LangTurbo plays Swedish podcasts with a transcript and the English under every line. Tap a word like this one and it tells you what it means right there.
Get the appSwedish books and courses on Amazon (an affiliate link: a purchase through it supports this site).