Stark
Example: Der Hund ist sehr stark und kann viel tragen.
Definition
"Stark" describes someone or something possessing great physical power or strength, able to exert force or carry heavy loads, as in the sentence 'Der Hund ist sehr stark und kann viel tragen,' meaning the dog is very strong and can carry a lot.
Etymology
The word "stark" comes from Old High German 'starc,' which means strong or powerful. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old English 'stearc.' Did you know? The term has maintained its meaning of strength throughout centuries, reflecting physical power or intensity.
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"Stark" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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