Kraft
strength, power, force
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/kʁaft/
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Cultural Note
'Kraft' appears in many compound words: 'Kraftwerk' (power plant, also the legendary electronic band), 'Krafttraining' (strength training), 'Arbeitskraft' (workforce). The expression 'aus eigener Kraft' (by one's own strength) reflects the German value of self-reliance and determination.
📝 Example Sentences
Liebe gibt uns Kraft.
Love gives us strength.
Er hat keine Kraft mehr.
He has no more strength.
Mit vereinten Kräften schaffen wir das.
With combined forces we can do this.