German Conversation · Level 37
75 words
German word
kraftvoll
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkʁaftfɔl/
Meaning
- adjectivepowerful
Example
Das Konzert war kraftvoller als erwartet.
The concert was more powerful than expected.
More examples
Die Sängerin hatte eine kraftvolle Stimme.
The singer had a powerful voice.
Core concept
A speech, gesture, or physical effort has enough force to command attention.
Common phrases
kraftvolle Stimme
powerful voice
ein kraftvoller Auftritt
a powerful performance
kraftvolles Argument
powerful argument
Similar words
energisch: Showing great energy and force in action or movement.
kräftig: Full-bodied and pronounced in taste or color.
intensiv: Deeply felt and enduring in emotion or sensation.
stark: Considerable in degree or clearly marked by a difference.
Definition in German
Stark in Wirkung oder Ausdruck; voller körperlicher oder geistiger Kraft.
Word origin
Kraftvoll developed transparently from the noun Kraft and the adjective voll, both established German words with Old High German predecessors.
Usage tips
- Kraftvoll is often positive or neutral, whereas gewaltsam suggests violence, so the two adjectives are not interchangeable.