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strongman in German

strongman in German is Kraftmensch, Muskelmann, Despot — strongman means a person, especially a performer, known for feats of physical strength.

strongman in German

Kraftmensch
noun
A man who performs feats of strength, as in competitions or as an attraction in a circus.
Muskelmann
noun
A man who performs feats of strength, as in competitions or as an attraction in a circus.
Despot
noun
A forceful or brutal person, usually a ruler or tyrant.
Diktator
noun
A forceful or brutal person, usually a ruler or tyrant.
Gewaltherrscher
noun
A forceful or brutal person, usually a ruler or tyrant.
Machthaber
noun
A forceful or brutal person, usually a ruler or tyrant.
Tyrann
noun
A forceful or brutal person, usually a ruler or tyrant.
starker Mann
noun
A forceful or brutal person, usually a ruler or tyrant.

What does "strongman" mean?

  1. noun A person, especially a performer, known for feats of physical strength.
    "The circus strongman lifted the car above his head to gasps from the crowd."
  2. noun A ruler or leader who governs with force and little regard for democratic process.
    "The country had been ruled by a military strongman for two decades."
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strongman in a sentence

  • The circus strongman lifted the car above his head to gasps from the crowd.
  • The country had been ruled by a military strongman for two decades.

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What is "strongman" in German?

"strongman" in German is Kraftmensch, Muskelmann, Despot. strongman means: A person, especially a performer, known for feats of physical strength.

How do you use "strongman" in a sentence?

Example: "The circus strongman lifted the car above his head to gasps from the crowd." In German, "strongman" is Kraftmensch, Muskelmann, Despot.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "strongman": Kraftmensch, Muskelmann, Despot, Diktator, Gewaltherrscher, Machthaber.

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