auferlegen
impose
to force rules or a belief on someone
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What's the difference between auferlegen / aufzwingen / vorschreiben / oktroyieren / belegen / verhängen
impose — to force rules or a belief on someone
To force something on someone against their will; stresses pressure and lack of consent.
Die Regierung versuchte, der Bevölkerung neue Regeln aufzuzwingen.
Правительство пыталось навязать населению новые правила.
To prescribe or stipulate as a rule; more about official requirements than personal coercion.
Das Unternehmen schreibt seinen Mitarbeitern bestimmte Sicherheitsregeln vor.
Компания предписывает своим сотрудникам определённые правила безопасности.
To impose from above, especially without consent; literary and somewhat historical in tone.
Viele Bürger empfanden die neue Verfassung als oktroyiert.
Многие граждане воспринимали новую конституцию как навязанную.
To occupy, occupy a place, or tax/charge; only weakly related to 'impose' and usually not used for forcing beliefs.
Der Student belegte den letzten freien Platz im Hörsaal.
Студент занял последнее свободное место в аудитории.
To impose an official measure, sanction, or ban; commonly used in legal and administrative contexts.
Die Behörde verhängte ein Bußgeld gegen den Betrieb.
Ведомство наложило штраф на предприятие.
To enforce or get something accepted; focuses on successful implementation rather than the act of forcing itself.
Der Minister konnte seine Reformen im Parlament durchsetzen.
Министр смог провести свои реформы в парламенте.
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auferlegen translation: impose. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce auferlegen
/ˈaʊ̯fɛɐ̯ˌleːɡən/
auferlegen translation
impose
auferlegen transcription
/ˈaʊ̯fɛɐ̯ˌleːɡən/
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auferlegen meaning: what does it mean?
jemandem Regeln oder eine Überzeugung aufzwingen
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