NOUN
Kraft/kʁaft/power; strength; force
Kraft is a German noun that means power, strength, or force. It is pronounced /kʁaft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kräfte".
Definitions
1.physical strength or power(physical ability)
a.the ability to exert physical effort
Er hat große Kraft in den Armen.—He has great strength in his arms.
2.mechanical or natural force(energy; physics)
a.force as a physical principle
Schwerkraft ist die Kraft, die uns auf der Erde hält.—Gravity is the force that keeps us on Earth.
3.influence or effectiveness(influence; authority)
a.the effectiveness or impact of something
Das neue Gesetz ist seit Januar in Kraft.—The new law has been in effect since January.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Kraft | die Kräfte |
| Genitive | der Kraft | der Kräfte |
| Dative | der Kraft | den Kräften |
| Accusative | die Kraft | die Kräfte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kraft" mean in English?
- "Kraft" means power, strength, or force. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kraft"?
- "Kraft" is pronounced /kʁaft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kraft" der, die, or das?
- "Kraft" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Kraft"?
- The plural of "Kraft" is "Kräfte".
- What part of speech is "Kraft"?
- "Kraft" is a noun in German.
