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Pronunciation / Transliteration: thop denā
"सरकार को जनता पर नए कर नहीं थोपने चाहिए।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To force something unwelcome or unfamiliar, such as a decision, rule, or tax, to be accepted or put in place.
"The government decided to impose a new tax on luxury goods." - 2
To take unfair advantage of someone's hospitality, time, or willingness to help.
"I hope it is not too much to impose on you for a place to stay tonight."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb 'imponere', a combination of 'in-' (upon) and 'ponere' (to place or put). Entered the English language in the late 15th century via Old French 'imposer', shifting in meaning from physically placing something upon an object to officially establishing rules, taxes, or burdens upon people.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Impose" is said worldwide
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imposer
Transliteration: ɛ̃.pɔ.ze
"Le gouvernement va imposer de nouvelles règles."
auferlegen
Transliteration: ˈaʊ̯f.ʔɛɐ̯ˌleːɡn̩
"Die Regierung beschloss, eine neue Steuer aufzuerlegen."
imporre
Transliteration: imˈpor.re
"Il giudice decise di imporre una multa."
imponer
Transliteration: im.poˈneɾ
"Es injusto imponer tantas reglas a los empleados."
impor
Transliteration: ĩˈpoɾ
"O professor decidiu impor mais disciplina na turma."
थोप देना
Transliteration: thop denā
"सरकार को जनता पर नए कर नहीं थोपने चाहिए।"
强加
Transliteration: qiángjiā
"我们不应该把自己的观点强加给别人。"
부과하다
Transliteration: bugwahada
"정부는 새로운 세금을 부과하기로 결정했다."
課す
Transliteration: kasu
"政府はその製品に新しい税金を課した。"
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