nounverb

en styrka

strength

Styrka has two main uses:

As a noun, it means strength: physical power, mental resilience, or a strong quality. It can also mean the intensity of something, such as a drink or a signal.
As a noun, it can also mean a force or unit, especially a military or police force.
As a verb, it means to strengthen or to substantiate a claim with evidence. In formal usage, it can also mean to revive or refresh someone.

The noun is en styrka; its definite form is styrkan , and its plural is styrkor .

The verb forms are styrker , styrkte , and styrkt .

The noun and verb are related to stark , meaning “strong.”

kraft — “power” or “force”; often emphasizes energy or physical force.
förmåga — “ability”; can describe a personal strength, but does not generally mean physical strength.
bekräfta — “confirm”; can overlap with the verb styrka, though styrka often emphasizes supporting something with evidence.
svaghet — “weakness”; an antonym of the noun in the sense of strength or a strong point.
försvaga — “weaken”; an antonym of the verb in the sense of making something stronger.

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Han har mycket styrka.noun

He has a lot of strength.

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