der Kraftakt
Translation
feat of strength, tour de force, herculean effort, major effort
Examples
Das Projekt war ein echter Kraftakt.
The project was a real feat of strength.
Den schweren Schrank zu bewegen war ein Kraftakt.
Moving the heavy cabinet was a major effort.
Grammar Patterns
to be a feat of strength The renovation was a feat of strength.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anstrengung, Mühe, Herkulesaufgabe
Etymology
Composed of 'Kraft' (strength, power) and 'Akt' (act). Literally a 'strength-act'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'act' (Akt) that requires a lot of 'craft' or strength (Kraft).