NOUN
Stärke/ˈʃtɛʁkə/strength; starch
Stärke is a German noun that means strength or starch. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛʁkə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Stärken".
Definitions
1.strength; power (of a person, thing, or argument)(physical or figurative trait)
a.the physical or inner power enabling someone or something to perform actions or withstand stress
Sie bewies große Stärke in schwierigen Zeiten.—She showed great strength in difficult times.
2.starch (biochemical substance in food)(substance)
a.white, tasteless carbohydrate used thickening food or in industry
Kartoffeln enthalten viel Stärke.—Potatoes contain a lot of starch.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Stärke | die Stärken |
| Genitive | der Stärke | der Stärken |
| Dative | der Stärke | den Stärken |
| Accusative | die Stärke | die Stärken |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Stärke" mean in English?
- "Stärke" means strength or starch. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Stärke"?
- "Stärke" is pronounced /ˈʃtɛʁkə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Stärke" der, die, or das?
- "Stärke" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Stärke"?
- The plural of "Stärke" is "Stärken".
- What part of speech is "Stärke"?
- "Stärke" is a noun in German.
