die Macht, ¨-e
power
Es ist die Fähigkeit oder das Recht, über andere zu bestimmen, Entscheidungen zu treffen oder Einfluss auszuüben.
The German word "Macht" is a noun that means "power" or "force". It can refer to political power, authority, strength, or the ability to influence others. The term can also denote physical strength or potency in various contexts.
Similar words in German include "Kraft" (strength or force), "Einfluss" (influence), and "Befugnis" (authority).
The difference among these terms often lies in their specific connotations: "Macht" generally emphasizes control and authority, often in a political or social context, while "Kraft" focuses on physical strength, "Einfluss" highlights the ability to affect others without necessarily having formal authority, and "Befugnis" refers specifically to the granted rights or permissions to act.
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Examples
In dieser Position hat sie viel Macht.noun
In this position she has a lot of power.
Ihre Macht wächst täglich.noun
Her power grows daily.
Der König übt seine Macht aus.noun
The king exercises his power.
Er kämpft um mehr Macht im Unternehmen.noun
He fights for more power in the company.
Seine Macht wächst mit der Zeit.noun
His power grows with time.
Wer entscheidet, wer die meiste Macht bekommt?noun
Who decides who gets the most power?
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