Sterk
Example: Hij is een sterk en snel atleet.
Definition
"Sterk" is an adjective describing someone or something that possesses great physical power, energy, or force, often implying the ability to withstand pressure or perform demanding tasks effectively, as in the phrase 'He is a strong and fast athlete.'
Etymology
The word "sterk" comes from Old Dutch 'sterc', related to Old High German 'stark' and Old English 'stearc', all meaning strong or powerful. Did you know that these words share a common Germanic root reflecting strength and firmness across several languages?
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"Sterk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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