die Stärke
Translation
strength, force, power, starch
Examples
Seine größte Stärke ist Geduld.
His greatest strength is patience.
Die Stärke des Windes nahm zu.
The strength of the wind increased.
Man braucht Stärke für den Kuchen.
You need starch for the cake.
Grammar Patterns
the strength of sb./sth. die Stärke von j-m/et3 The strength of the team lies in its cohesion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kraft, Macht, Energie; Antonyms: Schwäche
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'stark' (strong). The '-e' suffix often forms feminine nouns from adjectives.
Memory Tips
Think of 'stark' (strong). 'Die Stärke' is its noun form. Also, remember the dual meaning: physical/mental strength and cooking starch, like corn starch.