When you hear the Danish word "kraft," think about things that have a lot of power or force. Imagine a strong engine, or even the power of nature like a storm.
It's a useful word for talking about energy or strength. You might hear it in phrases like "stor kraft" (great force) or "fysisk kraft" (physical power).
When using "kraft," think of it as a general term for power, force, or strength. It's quite versatile. For instance, you might talk about the "kraft" of a storm (stormens kraft) or the "kraft" of an engine (motorens kraft). It can also refer to physical strength, as in "han har meget kraft" (he has a lot of strength). You'll often see it in compounds like "arbejdskraft" (labor force) or "vandkraft" (hydropower).
§ How to use 'kraft' in a sentence
The Danish word 'kraft' is a versatile noun that translates to 'power' or 'force' in English. It's a common word, and you'll hear it in many contexts. Understanding how to use it correctly will significantly boost your Danish comprehension and speaking skills. Let's break down its grammar, common phrases, and prepositions.
- Grammar: Gender and Definiteness
- 'Kraft' is a common gender noun in Danish. This means it takes the article 'en' in its indefinite singular form and 'kraften' in its definite singular form. For plural, it's 'kræfter' (indefinite) and 'kræfterne' (definite).
Let's look at some examples to see how the different forms are used:
- En kraft: a force
- Kraften: the force
- Kræfter: forces
- Kræfterne: the forces
§ Common phrases with 'kraft'
'Kraft' appears in many useful expressions. Here are a few to get you started:
- Med fuld kraft
- This phrase means 'with full power' or 'at full strength'. You can use it to describe something operating at its maximum capacity.
Motoren kørte med fuld kraft.
Hint: The engine ran with full power.
- En stor kraft
- Meaning 'a great force' or 'a powerful force'. This can refer to physical strength, influence, or even an abstract concept.
Han udøver en stor kraft i den lokale politik.
Hint: He exerts a great force in local politics.
- At have kræfter til noget
- This expression means 'to have the strength/energy for something'. It's often used when talking about physical or mental capacity.
Jeg har ikke kræfter til at løfte den kasse.
Hint: I don't have the strength to lift that box.
- Af al sin kraft
- This translates to 'with all one's might' or 'with all one's strength'. It emphasizes putting maximum effort into something.
Han råbte af al sin kraft.
Hint: He shouted with all his might.
§ Prepositions with 'kraft'
While 'kraft' itself is a noun, it often combines with prepositions to form more specific meanings. Here are some common ones:
- Med
- 'Med' (with) is frequently used to indicate 'with force' or 'with power'.
Han slog bolden med stor kraft.
Hint: He hit the ball with great force.
- Af
- 'Af' (of/from) can be used to describe the source of the force or the extent of it, as seen in 'af al sin kraft'.
Han skubbede døren op af ren kraft.
Hint: He pushed the door open with pure force.
- Til
- 'Til' (to/for) is used in the phrase 'at have kræfter til noget' (to have strength for something).
Har du kræfter til en løbetur?
Hint: Do you have the energy for a run?
Guide de prononciation
- pronouncing the 'r' too hard
- making the 'a' sound too long
Niveau de difficulté
short
short
short
short
Quoi apprendre ensuite
Prérequis
Apprends ensuite
Avancé
Grammaire à connaître
Nouns in Danish have grammatical gender (common or neuter). 'Kraft' is a common gender noun.
en kraft (a power/force)
Definite singular common nouns end with '-en'.
kraften (the power/force)
The plural indefinite form of 'kraft' is 'kræfter'.
mange kræfter (many forces)
The plural definite form of 'kraft' is 'kræfterne'.
alle kræfterne (all the forces)
When using adjectives with common gender nouns, the adjective typically takes no ending in the indefinite singular form.
stor kraft (great power)
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Han har stor kraft.
He has great power. (He has a lot of strength.)
Bilen kører med fuld kraft.
The car is running at full power. (The car is going as fast as it can.)
Jeg mistede min kraft efter løbeturen.
I lost my power after the run. (I felt exhausted after running.)
Han fik ny kraft efter ferien.
He gained new power after the holiday. (He felt refreshed and energized after his vacation.)
Du skal udøve mere kraft.
You need to exert more force. (You need to push harder.)
Hendes mentale kraft er imponerende.
Her mental power is impressive. (She has strong mental resilience.)
Han brugte al sin fysiske kraft.
He used all his physical force. (He put all his strength into it.)
Vind er en stærk naturkraft.
Wind is a strong natural force. (Wind is a powerful element of nature.)
Partiet har stor politisk kraft.
The party has great political power. (The political party has a lot of influence.)
Et lands økonomiske kraft er vigtig.
A country's economic power is important. (A nation's economic strength matters.)
Souvent confondu avec
This is an adjective meaning 'strong', 'powerful', or 'heavy', derived from 'kraft'.
This means 'power plant' or 'power station', literally 'power work'.
This means 'workforce' or 'labor power', combining 'arbejde' (work) and 'kraft'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Expressions idiomatiques
"af al kraft"
with all one's might
Han skreg af al kraft. (He screamed with all his might.)
neutral"i fuld kraft"
at full power/force
Motoren kørte i fuld kraft. (The engine ran at full power.)
neutral"være ved sine fulde fem (kræfter)"
to be in full possession of one's faculties (to be in one's right mind)
Er du ved dine fulde fem? (Are you in your right mind?)
informal"komme til kræfter"
to regain one's strength
Efter sygdommen skulle han komme til kræfter. (After the illness, he needed to regain his strength.)
neutral"samle kræfter"
to gather strength
Hun samlede kræfter til den lange tur. (She gathered strength for the long trip.)
neutral"spilde sine kræfter"
to waste one's efforts/energy
Du spilder dine kræfter på det. (You are wasting your efforts on that.)
neutral"have kræfter til noget"
to have the strength/energy for something
Jeg har ikke kræfter til at løfte den. (I don't have the strength to lift it.)
neutral"med stor kraft"
with great force
Han slog bolden med stor kraft. (He hit the ball with great force.)
neutral"træde i kraft"
to come into effect/force (e.g., a law)
Loven træder i kraft i morgen. (The law comes into effect tomorrow.)
formal"mangle kræfter"
to lack strength/energy
Jeg mangler kræfter efter en lang dag. (I lack energy after a long day.)
neutralFacile à confondre
'Magt' can also mean power, but it generally refers to political or social power, authority, or control, rather than physical force or energy.
Think of 'kraft' as the power in a machine or a strong wind, and 'magt' as the power of a king or a government.
Kongen havde stor magt i landet. (The king had great power in the country.)
'Styrke' translates to strength, which is related to force, but 'styrke' emphasizes the inherent quality of being strong, while 'kraft' refers to the exerted force itself.
'Kraft' is the action or potential for action, 'styrke' is the capacity to perform that action.
Han løftede den tunge sten med stor styrke. (He lifted the heavy stone with great strength.)
While 'energi' is often translated as energy, and 'kraft' can also relate to energy, 'energi' is a broader concept encompassing vitality, work potential, or enthusiasm, whereas 'kraft' is more about direct force.
'Kraft' is a push or a pull. 'Energi' is what allows the push or pull to happen, or what keeps you going.
Jeg har ingen energi i dag. (I have no energy today.)
'Vold' means violence, which involves force, but it specifically implies harmful or aggressive use of force, which 'kraft' does not necessarily carry.
'Kraft' can be neutral or positive (e.g., the power of a waterfall). 'Vold' is always negative.
Politiet efterforsker en sag om vold. (The police are investigating a case of violence.)
'Tryk' means pressure, which is a form of force distributed over an area. While related, 'kraft' is the absolute force, while 'tryk' is force per unit area.
Imagine pushing a button. The 'kraft' is how hard you push. The 'tryk' is how hard that push feels on your fingertip (if the button is small) or your whole hand (if the button is big).
Der var et højt tryk i dækkene. (There was high pressure in the tires.)
Structures de phrases
Du har {kraft}.
Du har kraft. (You have power.)
Der er meget {kraft}.
Der er meget kraft. (There is a lot of force.)
Vi brugte for meget {kraft}.
Vi brugte for meget kraft. (We used too much force.)
Han har en utrolig {kraft}.
Han har en utrolig kraft. (He has incredible power.)
Med stor {kraft} kan man gøre det.
Med stor kraft kan man gøre det. (With great force, one can do it.)
Den politiske {kraft} er stor.
Den politiske kraft er stor. (The political power is great.)
Det kræver en enorm {kraft} at løfte det.
Det kræver en enorm kraft at løfte det. (It requires enormous power to lift it.)
Uden {kraft} kan systemet ikke fungere.
Uden kraft kan systemet ikke fungere. (Without power, the system cannot function.)
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
Physical strength or power
- Han har meget kraft i sine arme. (He has a lot of power in his arms.)
- Jeg mangler kraft til at løfte den. (I lack the strength to lift it.)
- Vis din fulde kraft! (Show your full power!)
Energy or intensity
- Med stor kraft arbejdede de igennem. (With great energy, they worked through.)
- Vinden blæste med voldsom kraft. (The wind blew with violent force.)
- Giv den fuld kraft! (Give it full power/intensity!)
Legal or official force/validity
- Loven træder i kraft i morgen. (The law comes into force tomorrow.)
- Denne aftale har juridisk kraft. (This agreement has legal force.)
- Er dit pas stadig i kraft? (Is your passport still valid/in force?)
Effect or impact
- Ordene havde stor kraft. (The words had great impact.)
- Hans argumenter mangler kraft. (His arguments lack power/force.)
- Den nye medicin har en stærk kraft. (The new medicine has a strong effect.)
Natural forces or elements
- Naturens kræfter er stærke. (Nature's forces are strong.)
- Jordens indre kræfter. (The Earth's inner forces.)
- Vandets kraft kan udhule sten. (The force of water can erode stone.)
Amorces de conversation
"Har du nogensinde følt dig magtesløs over for en stor kraft?"
"Hvornår har du sidst oplevet, at noget trådte i kraft?"
"Hvilke kræfter i naturen finder du mest fascinerende?"
"Kan ord virkelig have kraft?"
"Hvad giver dig personligt mest kraft og energi i hverdagen?"
Sujets d'écriture
Beskriv en situation, hvor du havde brug for at vise din egen kraft.
Tænk over en lov eller regel, der for nylig trådte i kraft. Hvordan påvirker den dig?
Reflektér over de kræfter, der former dit liv, både interne og eksterne.
Skriv om en gang, hvor du følte dig overvældet af en ekstern kraft.
Hvordan bruger du din personlige kraft til at opnå dine mål?
Teste-toi 42 questions
This sentence asks if you have the power/strength to lift something.
This sentence explains that wind turbines use the force of the wind.
This sentence describes someone having great strength in their arms.
This means 'He has great strength.' We are focusing on the common usage of 'kraft' to denote physical strength.
This translates to 'The engine gives a lot of power to the car.' Here, 'kraft' refers to mechanical power.
This sentence means 'Nature's force is great.' This highlights 'kraft' in the context of natural phenomena.
Vindmøllerne genererer grøn ___ til tusinder af hjem.
In this context, 'grøn energi' (green energy) is the most natural and common phrasing when talking about power generated for homes.
Han lagde al sin ___ i at løfte den tunge sten.
'Lægge al sin kraft i' is a common idiom meaning to put all one's strength/effort into something.
Den politiske ___ bag forslaget var overraskende stærk.
'Politisk kraft' refers to the power or momentum behind a political idea or movement.
Med stor ___ åbnede han den rustne dør.
'Med stor kraft' means 'with great force' and is appropriate for an action requiring physical effort.
Virksomheden har en enorm økonomisk ___ på markedet.
Here, 'økonomisk kraft' refers to the financial power or influence a company wields.
Tyngdekraften er en fundamental ___ i universet.
'Tyngdekraft' (gravity) is a specific type of 'kraft' (force) in physics.
Focus on the pronunciation of 'kraft' in the context of physical exertion.
Listen for 'kraft' as part of a compound word.
Pay attention to 'kraft' in the context of natural phenomena.
Read this aloud:
Vis mig din kraft!
Focus: kraft
Tu as dit :
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
Jeg har ingen kraft tilbage efter løbeturen.
Focus: kraft tilbage
Tu as dit :
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
Forestil dig en verden uden elektricitet og dens kraft.
Focus: kraft
Tu as dit :
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Which sentence uses 'kraft' to describe physical strength?
In this context, 'kraft' directly refers to the physical exertion and strength used by a person.
In which sentence does 'kraft' refer to influence or impact?
Here, 'kraft' signifies the influential power or effect of the new law on the economy.
Which option best describes 'kraft' when discussing a powerful engine?
'Kraft' in this instance denotes the power output or performance capability of a mechanical device like a car engine.
The sentence 'Hun talte med stor kraft om uretfærdigheden' implies she spoke quietly and reservedly.
'Stor kraft' in this context means 'with great conviction' or 'with strong emphasis', implying she spoke passionately and not quietly.
If something is 'kraftfuldt', it typically means it is weak or lacking energy.
'Kraftfuldt' is an adjective meaning 'powerful' or 'forceful', which is the opposite of weak or lacking energy.
The phrase 'træde i kraft' means to come into effect, such as a law or regulation.
'Træde i kraft' is a common idiom meaning to become active or legally binding, often used for laws, agreements, or rules.
Den politiske ___ ligger hos folket, som udtrykker den gennem valg. (The political ___ lies with the people, who express it through elections.)
In this context, 'kraft' refers to political power or authority, aligning with the idea of power residing with the people.
På trods af hans alder besidder den gamle mand stadig en utrolig fysisk ___. (Despite his age, the old man still possesses incredible physical ___.)
'Kraft' here denotes physical strength or vigor, which fits the context of an old man's surprising physical attributes.
Ingeniørerne beregner den nøjagtige ___, der er nødvendig for at løfte brosektionen. (The engineers calculate the exact ___ needed to lift the bridge section.)
In an engineering context, 'kraft' refers to the force required to perform a specific action, such as lifting.
Økonomien oplever en stærk vækst, drevet af en uventet ___ i forbrugernes efterspørgsel. (The economy is experiencing strong growth, driven by an unexpected ___ in consumer demand.)
'Kraft' can be used to describe a powerful driving factor or impetus, like an unexpected surge in demand that drives economic growth.
For at opnå denne reaktion er det afgørende at anvende en tilstrækkelig elektrisk ___. (To achieve this reaction, it is crucial to apply sufficient electrical ___.)
In a scientific or technical context, 'kraft' can refer to a specific type of force, such as electrical force, required to initiate a reaction.
Den nye leder demonstrerede sin ___ ved at gennemføre upopulære, men nødvendige reformer. (The new leader demonstrated his ___ by implementing unpopular but necessary reforms.)
Here, 'kraft' signifies a leader's power, authority, or decisiveness in pushing through difficult changes.
Vælg det bedste synonym for 'kraft' i denne kontekst: 'Han udviste en enorm ___ i sit arbejde.'
I denne sætning henviser 'enorm kraft' til en stor mængde styrke eller energi, der lægges i arbejdet.
Hvilken af følgende sætninger bruger 'kraft' korrekt i betydningen 'energi eller virkemiddel'?
Her henviser 'vindens kraft' til den energi, vinden besidder, som kan omdannes til elektricitet.
I sætningen 'Trods sin alder havde han stadig en utrolig livskraft', hvad betyder 'livskraft'?
'Livskraft' er et sammensat ord, hvor 'kraft' henviser til den energi eller evne, der holder en person i live og aktiv, altså en 'evne til at leve' med vitalitet.
Sætningen 'Tyngdekraften holder os på jorden' bruger 'kraft' korrekt til at beskrive en fysisk fundamental interaktion.
Tyngdekraft er en grundlæggende naturkraft, der beskriver den tiltrækning, der findes mellem masser. Sætningen er korrekt.
Udtrykket 'at gøre noget med al sin kraft' betyder at gøre det uden stor anstrengelse.
At gøre noget 'med al sin kraft' betyder at udføre en handling med maksimal anstrengelse og energi, ikke uden anstrengelse.
I juridisk kontekst kan 'retskraft' henvise til, at en dom er endelig og ikke længere kan ankes.
'Retskraft' er et juridisk udtryk, der netop betyder, at en afgørelse er endelig og bindende, og ikke kan appelleres yderligere.
/ 42 correct
Perfect score!
Contenu associé
Ce mot dans d'autres langues
Plus de mots sur science
landbrug
B1the practice of farming
overlevelse
B1The state of continuing to live.
eksplodere
B2to burst forth with sudden violence
reaktion
B1an action performed in response to something
forudsige
B2To say that an event will happen
meter
A1A unit of length
statistisk
B2Relating to the use of statistics.
geografi
A2The study of places and landscapes.
plus
A2added to
medfødt
C1Present from birth
