die Stärke, -n
strength · starch
Eine Eigenschaft, die zeigt, wie kräftig oder widerstandsfähig jemand oder etwas ist.
The German word "Stärke" is a noun meaning strength, power, or force.
- It comes from the adjective "stark" meaning strong.
- It can refer to physical strength, emotional resilience, or the intensity of something (e.g., flavor, concentration).
Similar words:
- Kraft (power, force)
- Macht (power, might)
- Festigkeit (firmness, solidity)
Differences:
- Stärke emphasizes inherent strength or robustness.
- Kraft often denotes physical power or energy.
- Macht usually relates to authority or influence.
- Festigkeit is more about structural firmness or durability.
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Examples
Ich bewundere seine Stärke.noun
I admire his strength.
Die Stärke des Materials überrascht mich.noun
The strength of the material surprises me.
Seine Stärke beeindruckt mich sehr.noun
His strength impresses me a lot.
Unsere Gruppe zeigt große Stärke in schwierigen Zeiten.noun
Our group shows great strength in difficult times.
Kennst du eigentlich deine eigenen Stärken und Schwächen genau?noun
Do you actually know your own strengths and weaknesses exactly?
Kartoffeln enthalten besonders viel natürliche Stärke.noun
Potatoes contain a particularly high amount of natural starch.
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