ADJECTIVE
stark/ʃtaʁk/strong; powerful; intense
stark is a German adjective that means strong, powerful, or intense. It is pronounced /ʃtaʁk/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "stärker" and "stärksten".
Definitions
1.having a lot of physical power or force(physical strength)
a.physically robust; muscular
Der Junge ist sehr stark und kann schwere Kisten tragen.—The boy is very strong and can carry heavy boxes.
2.intense, powerful, pronounced in degree(intensity, effect)
a.especially great or intense (e.g. wind, rain, feeling)
Heute ist der Wind besonders stark.—Today the wind is especially strong.
3.having inner strength or resilience(figurative, mental)
a.mentally resilient, enduring difficulty
Sie ist nach dem Verlust ihrer Arbeit stark geblieben.—She remained strong after losing her job.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | stark |
|---|---|
| Comparative | stärker |
| Superlative | stärksten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "stark" mean in English?
- "stark" means strong, powerful, or intense. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "stark"?
- "stark" is pronounced /ʃtaʁk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "stark"?
- The comparative of "stark" is "stärker" and the superlative is "stärksten".
- What part of speech is "stark"?
- "stark" is a adjective in German.
