Kraft — meaning in English
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English meaning
- effect noun A change that is the result or consequence of something else.
- force noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
- fortitude noun Mental strength that helps someone face hardship or danger with courage.
- might aux Used to show that something is possible, though not certain.
- power noun The ability to do something, or to control and influence people or events.
- sinew noun A cord or tendon of the body.
- steam noun The hot vapor that water turns into when it boils.
- strength noun Physical power; the capacity to exert force or bear weight.
- verdure noun The greenness of lush or growing vegetation (greenery); also: the vegetation itself.
Senses
Kraft is used for these senses in English:
- effect (uncountable) The state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law.
- force (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]
- force (countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
- force (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).
- fortitude Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.
- might (uncountable) Physical strength or force.
- power Physical force or strength.
- sinew (figuratively) Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.
effect — full definition
- noun A change that is the result or consequence of something else.
- verb To bring about; to cause to happen.
force — full definition
- noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
- noun In physics, a push or pull on an object, measured in newtons.
- noun An organized group, especially military or police, with a command structure.
- verb To make someone do something against their will, or to make something happen through effort or pressure.