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power in Dutch

power in Dutch is grootmacht, mogendheid, macht — power means the ability to do something, or to control and influence people or events.

power in Dutch

grootmacht
noun
(metonymically) A strong or influential nation, company, or other such body.
mogendheid
noun
(metonymically) A strong or influential nation, company, or other such body.
macht
noun
elektriciteit
noun
(specifically) Electricity or a supply of electricity.
spanning
noun
(specifically) Electricity or a supply of electricity.
stroom
noun
(specifically) Electricity or a supply of electricity.
toevoer
noun
(specifically) Electricity or a supply of electricity.
voeding
noun
(specifically) Electricity or a supply of electricity.
kracht
noun
Physical force or strength.
vergroting
noun
The strength by which a lens or mirror magnifies an optical image.
vermogen
noun
(physics, mechanics) A measure of the effectiveness that a force producing a physical effect has over time. If linear, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the displacement of or in an object) ÷ time. If rotational, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the angle of displacement) ÷ time.
machten
noun
(biblical, in plural) In Christian angelology, an intermediate level of angels, ranked above archangels, but exact position varies by classification scheme.
voeden
verb
(transitive) To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).

What does "power" mean?

  1. noun The ability to do something, or to control and influence people or events.
    "The new CEO has the power to restructure the entire company."
  2. noun Physical strength or energy, especially electricity.
    "The storm knocked out power to half the town."
  3. verb To supply energy to a device so it can run.
    "Solar panels power the entire house."
  4. noun In mathematics, the result of multiplying a number by itself a given number of times.
    "Ten to the power of three equals a thousand."

power in a sentence

  • The new CEO has the power to restructure the entire company.
  • Voters ultimately decide who holds political power.
  • The storm knocked out power to half the town.
  • Solar panels power the entire house.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "power" in Dutch?

"power" in Dutch is grootmacht, mogendheid, macht. power means: The ability to do something, or to control and influence people or events.

How do you use "power" in a sentence?

Example: "The new CEO has the power to restructure the entire company." In Dutch, "power" is grootmacht, mogendheid, macht.

Are there other ways to say "power" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 13 translations listed for "power": grootmacht, mogendheid, macht, elektriciteit, spanning, stroom.

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