Machtig
Example: De machtige koning regeerde over een groot rijk in het verleden.
Definition
"Machtig" is an adjective describing someone or something possessing great power or authority, often in a historical or political context. For example, a "machtig" king rules over a vast kingdom with significant influence and control.
Etymology
The word "machtig" comes from the Dutch root "macht," meaning power or might, combined with the suffix "-ig," which forms adjectives. It literally means 'full of power.' Did you know that the concept of power expressed in "machtig" has been central to Dutch history, reflecting rulers and forces that shaped the nation's past.
Learn to use this word actively
"Machtig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Dutch as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
