en makt
power
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Definition & meaning
The Swedish word makt primarily translates to "power" or "might". It refers to the capacity to influence or control the behavior of people or the course of events.
There are two main nuances in its usage:
- Control and authority: The political or institutional power to rule, govern, or make decisions (e.g., "to hold power").
- Strength or capability: The physical or metaphorical force to accomplish something (e.g., "in one's power").
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- makt is an uncountable noun (singular).
- Gender: Utter (en-word).
- Indefinite form: en makt
- Definite form: makten
- Plural form: makter
- Definite plural: makterna
Word origin: The word comes from the Old Swedish makt, which shares the same Germanic roots as the German Macht and the English might. It is derived from the verb mäkta (to be able to, to have the strength for).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- styre (governance/rule)
- inflytande (influence)
- styrka (strength)
- välde (dominion/empire)
- herravälde (supremacy/sovereignty)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Kungen har mycket makt i landet.noun
The king has a lot of power in the country.
De vill dela på makten i gruppen.noun
They want to share the power in the group.
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