Die Kraft
Example: Die Kraft des Motors reicht für lange Fahrten aus.
Definition
"Die Kraft" refers to the power or strength of something, often used to describe the energy or force exerted by an object or person. For example, in the phrase 'Die Kraft des Motors reicht für lange Fahrten aus,' it means the engine's power is sufficient for long trips.
Etymology
The German word "die Kraft" comes from Old High German 'kraft,' meaning strength or power. It is related to the Old English 'cræft' and Old Norse 'kraft,' all referring to physical strength or ability. Did you know that its roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic word '*kraftaz,' highlighting the concept of force and might?
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"Die Kraft" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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