Die Kraft
Example: Die Kraft des Motors reicht für lange Fahrten aus.
Definition
"Die Kraft" refers to the strength or power that an object or person possesses, enabling it to perform work or produce an effect. For example, "die Kraft" of a motor indicates its capacity to sustain long journeys through mechanical energy.
Etymology
The word "die Kraft" comes from Old High German "kraft", meaning strength or power. It is related to the Old Norse "kraft" and Gothic "krafts", all conveying the idea of physical or mental force. Did you know? The concept of "Kraft" has been central in German philosophy and science, highlighting energy and strength.
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"Die Kraft" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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