Krachtig
Example: De krachtige storm veroorzaakte veel schade in de stad.
Definition
"Krachtig" describes something strong, powerful, or forceful, often used to express intense energy or impact, such as a 'krachtig storm' causing significant damage.
Etymology
The word "krachtig" comes from the Dutch noun "kracht," meaning power or strength, combined with the suffix "-ig," which forms adjectives. It literally means 'full of power' or 'powerful.' Did you know? The root "kracht" is related to the English word 'craft,' originally meaning skill or strength.
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"Krachtig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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