kräftig
/ˈkʁɛftɪç/
adjective
A2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Meaning
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strong, powerful, vigorous
From Kraft (strength, force).
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Er hat einen kräftigen Händedruck.
He has a strong handshake.
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Similar words
Close synonyms for "intense, strong, powerful."
Similar in other languages
English
kräftig describes general strength, while muscular specifically refers to having visibly developed muscles.
French
kräftig emphasizes raw strength and vigor, while French robuste emphasizes durability and resistance to wear.
Practice
1 What does kräftig mean?
strong, powerful, vigorous
2 Which fingerprint chart matches kräftig?
kräftig: neutral register, core frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
See also
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