German-English translation for "Zugzwang"

"Zugzwang" English translation

Zugzwang
Maskulinum | masculine m

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It seems that they are now in a bind.
Sie sind jetzt offenbar im Zugzwang.
Source: Europarl
But we are not under any pressure to move.
Aber wir sind doch überhaupt nicht im Zugzwang.
Source: Europarl
It certainly represents a compelling deadline.
Durch den Beitrittstermin geraten die beteiligten Parteien zweifellos unter einen gewissen Zugzwang.
Source: Europarl
More things become known to us today, and we are of course forced to take action.
Wir erfahren heute mehr, und dies bringt uns natürlich auch in den Zugzwang des Handelns.
Source: Europarl
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