stark
Translation
strong, heavy, powerful, thick
Examples
Er ist ein starker Mann.
He is a strong man.
Der Kaffee ist mir zu stark.
The coffee is too strong for me.
Es regnet heute sehr stark.
It is raining very heavily today.
Grammar Patterns
to be strong ((in sth.)) He is strong in math. Er ist stark in Mathe.
to be rich ((in sth.)) The country is rich in resources. Das Land ist stark an Bodenschätzen.
to be strong ((against sb./sth.)) She is strong against criticism. Sie ist stark gegen Kritik.
Similar Words
Synonyms: powerful, robust; Antonyms: weak, schwach
Etymology
From Germanic *starku- (stiff, rigid). Cognate with English 'stark' and 'starch'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'starch' making a shirt collar stiff and 'strong'.