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 goes into effect tomorrow.
Ich habe keine Kraft mehr.
I have no strength left.
Grammar Patterns
((to go)) ((into effect)) to go into effect (law) The law goes into effect.
((to have)) ((strength)) to have strength He has a lot of strength.
((under one's own)) ((power)) under one's own power She did it under her own power.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stärke, Energie; Antonyms: Schwäche
Etymology
From Germanic *kraftuz. Cognate with English 'craft', but meaning 'strength' or 'power'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Kraftwerk' (power station) or the word 'craft' as in skill/power.