Skip to main content
Try a free Korean lesson

Korean learner dictionary

강제하다 meaning and pronunciation

gangjehada · coerce; force

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 19640
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 강ː제하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    권력이나 힘으로 남이 원하지 않는 일을 억지로 시키다.

    English: coerce; force — To force someone to do something against his/her will by using physical force or power.

    Examples

    • 노동을 강제하다.
    • 먹을 것을 강제하다.
    • 세계관을 강제하다.
    • 신앙을 강제하다.
    • 일을 강제하다.
    • 사장은 회사의 모든 직원들에게 야근을 강제했다.
Origin
強制하다
Categories
정치와 행정 > 정치 및 행정 행위

Active recall

Check whether you can produce it without looking.

Try to answer first. Reveal only after you have committed to an answer.

Card 1 of 2

How do you say “coerce; force” in Korean?

Ready to level up 강제하다?

Turn 강제하다 from a quick lookup into memory with related lessons, review, sentences, and speaking practice.

Try a free Korean lesson

No account required for the demo. Cancel Pro anytime.