Du zwingst sie Dinge zu tun
You force her to do things
Language note: 'Zwingen' is a strong verb meaning 'to force'.
Culture note: In German culture, it's important to respect others' choices and autonomy.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Du
[doo]
you
Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.
Du bist dort.
You are there.
zwingst
[tsvinkst]
force
To make someone do something against their will.
Er zwingt mich.
He forces me.
sie
[zee]
her
Refers to a female person who is object of a verb or preposition.
Ich sehe sie.
I see her.
Dinge
[din-guh]
things
Objects, items, or stuff.
Verschiedene Dinge.
Different things.
zu
[tsoo]
to
Expressing direction; moving towards.
Zu Hause.
To home.
tun
[toon]
do
Execute a task or action.
Ich muss das tun.
I have to do this.
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