German word

verstärkt

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛɐ̯kt/

Meaning

  • adjectivestrengthened

Example

Die Sicherheitskontrollen sind verstärkt.

The security checks have been strengthened.

Illustration for verstärkt (strengthened)

More examples

Auf den Vorträgen zeigte sich ein verstärktes Interesse an Umweltthemen.

At the lectures, strengthened interest in environmental issues was evident.

Core concept

A measure or added support makes something stronger or more effective than before.

Common phrases

  • verstärktes Interesse

    strengthened interest

  • verstärkte Maßnahmen

    strengthened measures

  • unter verstärkter Beobachtung

    under increased surveillance

Similar words

stärker: Having more force, intensity, or influence than before or another thing.
erhöht: Increased in level, quantity, or degree.

Definition in German

Beschreibt etwas, das durch ein Zutun stärker oder intensiver gemacht worden ist.

Word origin

Verstärkt is the past participle of the verb verstärken, formed from ver- and stärken, meaning to make something stronger.

Usage tips

  • Verstärkt often describes increased controls, protection, or measures caused by deliberate action, not merely a higher degree expressed by stärker.

Other meanings

  • reinforcedadjective
  • intensifiedadjective

Opposites

  • vermindertdiminishedadjective
  • geschwächtweakenedadjective

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