noun
die Wucht, -en
force
Starke Kraft, mit der etwas auftrifft oder sich bewegt.
Definition & meaning
The German noun Wucht refers to the force, momentum, or impact of a physical object in motion. It describes the power behind a heavy or rapid movement.
- Physical force or impact: It is used to describe the sheer weight or intensity with which something hits or moves (e.g., the force of a blow or the momentum of a falling object).
- Intensity or magnitude (figurative): It can also refer to the impressive, overwhelming, or powerful nature of something abstract, such as an event, an experience, or a sudden realization.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Wucht). It is rarely used in the plural.
- Word origin: The word originates from the Middle High German wuoht, which is related to the verb wiegen (to weigh) or bewegen (to move). It is etymologically connected to the concept of moving something heavy or exerting pressure.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- Schwung (momentum/swing)
- Kraft (force/power)
- Durchschlagskraft (impact/penetrating power)
- Stärke (strength)
- Wirkung (effect/impact)
Antonyms
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Examples
Hast du die Wucht des Aufpralls gespürt?noun
Did you feel the force of the impact?
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