noun
die Stärke, -n
erő
Eine Eigenschaft, die zeigt, wie kräftig oder widerstandsfähig jemand oder etwas ist.
The German word "Stärke" is a noun with multiple meanings depending on context:
- Strength (physical power, robustness)
- Fortitude (mental or emotional strength)
- Starch (the carbohydrate, when referring to food chemistry)
The root word is "stark", meaning "strong".
Similar words include:
- Kraft (power, force)
- Macht (might, authority)
- Festigkeit (firmness, solidity)
Difference:
- Stärke focuses on general strength or robustness, including inner qualities (fortitude) and scientific context (starch).
- Kraft emphasizes physical force or energy.
- Macht relates more to power in terms of control or influence.
- Festigkeit refers specifically to solidity or material strength.
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Examples
Ich bewundere seine Stärke.noun
Csodálom az erejét.
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