die Gewalt
Translation
violence, force, power, authority
Examples
Gewalt ist keine Lösung für Probleme.
Violence is not a solution to problems.
Der Sturm hatte eine enorme Gewalt.
The storm had enormous force.
Alle Staatsgewalt geht vom Volke aus.
All state authority emanates from the people.
Grammar Patterns
to use violence ((against sb.)) He used violence against the police officer.
to have ((sb.)) in one's power The kidnapper had the hostages in his power.
Similar Words
Synonyms: force, power; Antonyms: peace, non-violence
Etymology
Related to the verb 'walten' (to rule, govern) and English 'wield'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'wielding' power or force.