how to pronounce zugzwang

/ˈtsuːktsvaŋ/

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zugzwang is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of zugzwang in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… dadurch gerät die union in zugzwang ihre …”

meanings of zugzwang

noun:

Situation where somebody is forced to act, but would prefer to remain passive.
Zugzwang (situation in which a player is forced to make a disadvantageous move).

zugzwang frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word zugzwang occurs in german on average 0.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.