German word

stark

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtaʁk/

Meaning

  • adjectivestrong

Example

Heute ist der Wind stärker als gestern.

Today the wind is stronger than yesterday.

Illustration for stark (strong)

More examples

Sie hat starke Schmerzen.

She has severe pain.

Core concept

A force or effect that is powerful enough to be plainly felt or to stand out.

Common phrases

  • sehr stark

    very strong

  • starker Wind

    strong wind

  • starkes Unwetter

    severe storm

Similar words

kräftig: Showing clear physical energy, vigor, or fullness in sound or taste.
heftig: Forceful and violent, often appearing suddenly for a short time.
intensiv: Very concentrated or pronounced in sensation, quality, or degree.

Definition in German

Sehr kräftig oder intensiv; bezieht sich auf deutlich spürbare Kraft oder Wirkung

Word origin

German stark comes through Old High German starc from Proto-Germanic *starkaz and is related to English stark, although their meanings have diverged.

Usage tips

  • English stark often means bare or sharply contrasting, while German stark commonly describes strength, intensity, or a pronounced effect.

Other meanings

  • fierceadjective
  • pronouncedadjective

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