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飲ませるのませる

nomaseruRōmaji

to make/let someone drink

verb (causative form)

Causative form of 飲む (to drink). Means 'to make someone drink' or 'to let someone drink.' Used when the speaker causes or allows another person to perform the action of drinking. Often used for giving medicine, drinks, or alcohol to someone.

In a sentence

熱がある子どもに薬を飲ませるのは本当に大変だ。

netsu ga aru kodomo ni kusuri o nomaseru no wa hontouni taihen da.

It's really hard to make a child with a fever take medicine.