Die Kraft



Example: Die Kraft des Motors reicht für lange Fahrten aus.

Definition


"die Kraft" refers to the physical strength or power that enables an object or being to perform work or exert force. It can also imply energy or capacity, such as the force generated by a motor sufficient for long journeys.

Etymology


The word "die Kraft" originates from Old High German 'kraft', meaning strength or power. It is related to the English word 'craft', initially implying skill or power. Did you know that "die Kraft" has been used historically to describe both physical strength and the inner power of a person or machine?

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"Die Kraft" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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