sterk — meaning in English
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English meaning
- hard adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
- sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
- stark adj Severe, bare, or bleak in appearance.
- strong adjective Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.
- tough adjective Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
- vigorous adj Full of physical energy and strength.
Senses
sterk is used for these senses in English:
- hard (of drink or drugs) Strong.
- sharp Having a strong acrid or acidic taste.
- stark (poetic, literary, or, archaic) Strong; vigorous; powerful.
- strong Capable of withstanding great physical force.
- strong Determined; unyielding.
- strong Having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient.
- strong (slang, US) Impressive, good.
- vigorous Physically strong and active.
hard — full definition
- adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
- adj Difficult; requiring a lot of effort, skill, or endurance.
- adj Severe, harsh, or lacking sympathy.
- adv With a lot of force or effort.
sharp — full definition
- adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
- adj Quick to notice, understand, or think; mentally alert.
- adj Sudden and intense; abrupt.
- adj Harsh or critical in tone.
- adj (music) Raised in pitch by a semitone, or higher in pitch than intended.