die Gewalt, -en
violence
Es bedeutet, wenn jemand absichtlich körperlichen oder seelischen Schaden zufügt, oft durch Stärke oder Zwang.
The German word Gewalt is a noun that means violence, force, or power.
- It stands alone as a root word and is not composed of smaller units in this context.
- It refers to physical force or power exerted to compel or control, as well as authority or dominance.
Similar words:
- Kraft (power, strength)
- Macht (power, might)
- Gewalttat (act of violence)
Differences:
- Gewalt emphasizes the exertion of force, often with negative connotations (violence).
- Kraft is more neutral, focusing on strength or energy.
- Macht relates more to authority or influence rather than physical force.
- Gewalttat refers specifically to an act or deed of violence.
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Examples
Ohne Gewalt lösen wir Konflikte besser.noun
Without violence, we solve conflicts better.
Gewalt löst keine Konflikte.noun
Violence does not solve conflicts.
Man muss sich unbedingt gegen Gewalt einsetzen.noun
One must absolutely take a stand against violence.
Gewalt kann zu ernsten Problemen in der Gesellschaft führen.noun
Violence can lead to serious problems in society.
Gewalt bringt in vielen Fällen keine Lösung.noun
Violence brings no solution in many cases.
Gewalt löst selten Konflikte.noun
Violence rarely solves conflicts.
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