in Kraft|treten
Translation
to come into force, to take effect, to become effective
Examples
Das neue Gesetz tritt morgen in Kraft.
The new law takes effect tomorrow.
Die Regelung ist am ersten Januar in Kraft getreten.
The regulation took effect on January first.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) takes effect sth. takes effect The law takes effect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gültig werden, wirksam werden; Antonyms: außer Kraft treten
Etymology
Composed of 'in' (in) + 'Kraft' (force, power) + 'treten' (to step). Literally 'to step into force'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a law physically 'stepping' (treten) 'into' (in) its 'power' (Kraft). This visual helps remember its meaning.