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force in German

force in German is Kraft, Macht, Gewalt — force means strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.

force in German

Kraft
noun
Macht
noun
(humorous, or, science fiction, with the, often, capitalized) A metaphysical and ubiquitous power from the fictional Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. See usage note. [1977]
Kraft
noun
(humorous, or, science fiction, with the, often, capitalized) A metaphysical and ubiquitous power from the fictional Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. See usage note. [1977]
Gewalt
noun
(countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
Kraft
noun
(countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
Kraft
noun
(countable) A group organized for the goal of attacking, controling, or constraining, especially one with a set command structure (in particular, a military or police group).
Kräfte
noun
(countable) A group organized for the goal of attacking, controling, or constraining, especially one with a set command structure (in particular, a military or police group).
zwingen
verb
(archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
erzwingen
verb
(archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
zwingen
verb
(archaic) To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.

What does "force" mean?

  1. noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
    "The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby."
  2. noun In physics, a push or pull on an object, measured in newtons.
    "Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the earth."
  3. noun An organized group, especially military or police, with a command structure.
    "The peacekeeping force arrived within days."
  4. verb To make someone do something against their will, or to make something happen through effort or pressure.
    "They forced the door open when the key wouldn't work."

force in a sentence

  • The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby.
  • She spoke with such force that no one dared argue.
  • Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the earth.
  • The peacekeeping force arrived within days.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "force" in German?

"force" in German is Kraft, Macht, Gewalt. force means: Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.

How do you use "force" in a sentence?

Example: "The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby." In German, "force" is Kraft, Macht, Gewalt.

Are there other ways to say "force" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "force": Kraft, Macht, Gewalt, Kräfte, zwingen, erzwingen.

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