How to say to force in Korean

Meaning

(강요하다) means to make someone do something they do not want to do. It is used when a person strongly pushes another person to act. This word usually has a negative feeling, because forcing is not kind or respectful.

Example sentences

1. 엄마는 동생에게 야채를 먹으라고 강요했어요.

   Mom forced my younger sibling to eat vegetables.

2. 친구는 저에게 같이 가자고 강요했어요.

   My friend forced me to go together.

3. 선생님은 우리에게 공부를 열심히 하라고 강요하지 않았어요.

   The teacher did not force us to study hard.

4. 친구가 저에게 비디오 게임을 할래고 강요했어요.

   My friend forced me to play video games.