Mächtig
Example: Der mächtige König regierte das Land viele Jahre.
Definition
"Mächtig" describes someone or something possessing great power, influence, or control. For example, a 'mächtiger König' refers to a king who rules with significant authority and dominates over others in a given realm or context.
Etymology
The word "mächtig" comes from the Old High German 'mahtig,' which is related to 'maht,' meaning power or might. It evolved to describe strength and authority. Did you know? The term originally conveyed physical strength before extending to political and social power.
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