noun
en kraft
strength
Något som gör att man orkar, kan påverka saker eller få något att röra sig.
Definition & meaning
The word kraft primarily refers to physical power, strength, or force. It is a versatile term used in various contexts:
- Physical strength or energy: Referring to the bodily power or vigor of a person or animal.
- Force or influence: Used in a scientific context (e.g., gravitational force) or in a metaphorical sense, such as the power of an argument or a political force.
- Capacity or ability: The capability to perform an action or achieve a result (e.g., "the power to change").
- Resources or manpower: Used to describe a group of people or resources dedicated to a task (e.g., labor force).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a common gender noun (en-word).
- Singular indefinite: kraft
- Singular definite: kraften
- Plural indefinite: krafter
- Plural definite: krafterna
- Word origin: It derives from the Old Swedish kraft, which shares roots with the Middle Low German kraft, meaning strength or power. It is related to the German word Kraft.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Styrka (strength)
- Energi (energy)
- Kraftfullhet (powerfulness)
- Förmåga (ability/capacity)
- Våld (force/violence)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Pappa har mycket kraft.noun
Dad has a lot of strength.
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