die Macht
Translation
power, force, might, authority
Examples
Der König hat absolute Macht.
The king has absolute power.
Wissen ist Macht.
Knowledge is power.
Die Mächte der Finsternis wurden besiegt.
The forces of darkness were defeated.
Die europäischen Mächte trafen sich.
The European powers met.
Grammar Patterns
Macht ((über sb./sth.)) haben to have power over sb./sth. The dictator has power over the people.
an die Macht kommen to come to power The party came to power ten years ago.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kraft (strength), Stärke (strength), Gewalt (force); Antonyms: Ohnmacht (powerlessness), Schwäche (weakness)
Etymology
From Old High German 'maht', related to the verb 'mögen' (to be able to, may), from a root meaning 'to have power'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like the English word 'might'. Think of the phrase 'might makes right' to connect it to the concept of power.