in Kraft|treten
Translation
to come into force, to take effect, to become effective
Examples
Das neue Gesetz tritt morgen in Kraft.
The new law comes into force tomorrow.
Die Regelung ist am ersten Januar in Kraft getreten.
The regulation came into force on the first of January.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) comes into force sth. comes into force The law comes into force.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gültig werden, wirksam werden; Antonyms: außer Kraft treten
Etymology
Composed of 'in' (in) + 'Kraft' (force, power) + 'treten' (to step). Literally 'to step into force'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a law physically 'stepping' (treten) 'into' (in) its 'power' (Kraft). This visual helps remember its meaning.