When to use to force in Korean
Korean: 강요하다[ gang-yo-ha-da ]
When to use it
(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
엄마는 동생에게 야채를 먹으라고 강요했어요.
Mom forced my younger sibling to eat vegetables.
선생님은 우리에게 답을 외우라고 강요하지 않았어요.
The teacher did not force us to memorize the answers.
친구는 저에게 같이 가자고 강요했어요.
My friend forced me to go together.
가게 직원이 비싼 가방을 사라고 강요했어요.
The store clerk forced me to buy an expensive bag.
그는 여행 중에 일정을 바꾸자고 강요했어요.
He forced us to change the schedule during the trip.
다른 사람에게 웃으라고 강요하면 안 돼요.
You should not force other people to smile.