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  2. /Formal modal alternatives (imstande sein, gezwungen sein)
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gezwungen

gezwungen
forced / compelled
From Lesson 476:Formal modal alternatives (imstande sein, gezwungen sein)·German

Usages of gezwungen

Wir sind gezwungen, hier auszuharren, obwohl alle außer mir Platzangst haben.
We are forced to hold out here, although everyone except me has claustrophobia.
Wir sind eben gezwungen, in der Dunkelheit auszuharren.
We are simply forced to hold out in the dark.
Wegen der Platzangst war er gezwungen, tief zu atmen, um nicht zu ersticken.
Because of the claustrophobia he was forced to breathe deeply in order not to suffocate.
Sind wir nun gezwungen, auf die Feuerwehr zu warten?
Are we forced to wait for the fire department now?

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