die Kraft
Translation
strength, power, force, energy
Examples
Er hat viel Kraft in den Armen.
He has a lot of strength in his arms.
Das neue Gesetz tritt morgen in Kraft.
The new law comes into force tomorrow.
Ich habe keine Kraft mehr.
I have no strength left.
Grammar Patterns
((to come)) ((into force)) to come into force (law) The law comes into force.
((to have)) ((strength)) to have strength He has a lot of strength.
((by one's own)) ((efforts)) by one's own efforts She did it by her own efforts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stärke, Energie; Antonyms: Schwäche
Etymology
From Germanic *kraftuz. Cognate with English 'craft', but meaning 'strength' or 'power'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Witchcraft' (power of witches) or 'Kraftwerk' (power station).