adjectiveadverb

kräftig

erőteljes · erős

Etwas oder jemand hat viel Energie oder ist sehr stark.

The German word "kräftig" is an adjective meaning "strong," "powerful," or "robust."

  • Root word: Kraft meaning "strength" or "power."
  • The suffix "-ig" turns it into an adjective describing something possessing strength.

Similar words:

  • stark (strong)
  • kräftvoll (powerful)
  • robust (robust)

Differences:

  • stark is a more general term for strength.
  • kräftig often implies muscular or physical strength but can also describe flavor or effect (e.g., a kräftiger Geschmack = strong taste).
  • robust emphasizes durability or sturdiness more than sheer strength.

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Examples

Diese Suppe schmeckt kräftig und würzig.adjective

Ez a leves erőteljes és fűszeres ízű.

Der Mann ist sehr kräftig.adjective

A férfi nagyon erős.

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