Macht/maxt/power; force; might
Macht is a German noun that means power, force, or might. It is pronounced /maxt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Mächte".
Definitions
1.influence and control, especially over people or countries(social/political)
a.ability or authority to control others
Die Regierung hat viel Macht über die Bürger.—The government has a lot of power over the citizens.
2.force or strength (especially as an abstract quality)(physical/abstract)
a.capacity to act or effect something
Die Macht der Natur ist beeindruckend.—The power of nature is impressive.
3.state with significant international influence (as plural Mächte)(plural, international politics)
a.major power or superpower
Die Großmächte trafen sich zu Verhandlungen.—The great powers met for negotiations.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Macht | die Mächte |
| Genitive | der Macht | der Mächte |
| Dative | der Macht | den Mächten |
| Accusative | die Macht | die Mächte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Macht" mean in English?
- "Macht" means power, force, or might. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Macht"?
- "Macht" is pronounced /maxt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Macht" der, die, or das?
- "Macht" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Macht"?
- The plural of "Macht" is "Mächte".
- What part of speech is "Macht"?
- "Macht" is a noun in German.
