German Conversation · Level 40
73 words
German word
kräftig
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkrɛftɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivepowerful
Example
Die Musik ist kräftig.
The music is powerful.
More examples
Bei der Begrüßung gab er mir einen kräftigen Händedruck.
During the greeting, he gave me a firm handshake.
Core concept
A strong outward push in a voice, action, or piece of music.
Common phrases
kräftiger Händedruck
firm handshake
kräftige Brühe
rich broth
Similar words
stark: Strong enough to have a noticeable effect or influence.
kraftvoll: Expressing power with weight and commanding presence.
energisch: Active, lively, and firmly purposeful in movement or speech.
laut: Loud enough to be clearly heard.
Definition in German
Stark in Wirkung oder Ausführung; energisch und kraftvoll in Handlung, Stimme oder Ausdruck.
Word origin
Kräftig is formed from the inherited Germanic noun Kraft, meaning power or strength, with the adjective suffix -ig.
Usage tips
- As an attributive adjective, kräftig takes ordinary German adjective endings, as in ein kräftiger Ton and mit kräftiger Stimme.