sterk
strong
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/stɛrk/
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Cultural Note
'Een sterk verhaal' can mean either a powerful story or an unbelievable/exaggerated one, depending on context. 'Sterkte!' is a common Dutch expression of encouragement meaning 'strength!' or 'good luck with it!'
📝 Example Sentences
Ze is heel sterk, zowel fysiek als mentaal.
She is very strong, both physically and mentally.
Dat is een sterk verhaal!
That's a tall tale!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | sterk |
| inflected | sterke |
| comparative | sterker |
| superlative | sterkst |