die Kraft
Translation
forces, strengths, powers
Examples
Mit vereinten Kräften schaffen wir das.
With united forces, we can do it.
Er muss mit seinen Kräften haushalten.
He has to conserve his strength.
Sie ist bei vollen Kräften.
She is in full health.
Grammar Patterns
mit+3 ((sth.dat)) with ((sth.)) With united forces, we can do it.
aus+3 ((sth.dat)) by one's own ((sth.)) He did it by his own strength.
in+4 ((sth.acc)) treten to come into ((sth.acc)) The new law comes into force tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stärke (strength), Macht (power), Energie (energy); Antonyms: Schwäche (weakness)
Etymology
From Old High German 'kraft', related to English 'craft', originally meaning strength or skill.
Memory Tips
Imagine a craftsman needing 'Kraft' (strength) for their work. It's the power in 'power plant' (Kraftwerk).