When using the verb "styrke", it means to make something stronger or to become stronger yourself. This isn't just about physical strength; it can apply to various contexts.
For example, you can talk about "styrke en argumentation" (to strengthen an argument) or "styrke kroppens immunforsvar" (to strengthen the body's immune system).
It's a versatile verb often used to describe improvement or reinforcement in a non-physical sense. Think of it as enhancing or making something more robust.
When using the verb "styrke" at a C1 level, it's helpful to consider its nuances beyond the basic definition of "to strengthen." Think about situations where the strengthening is more abstract or metaphorical. For instance, you might use "styrke" in the context of reinforcing an argument, bolstering a belief, or enhancing one's position. This often involves a deeper understanding of the subject matter being strengthened.
§ Styrke - Verb 'to strengthen'
The Danish verb 'styrke' (CEFR B1) directly translates to 'to strengthen' in English. It's used in many contexts, from physical strength to abstract concepts like relationships or arguments. Let's break down how to use it.
- Definition
- to make or become stronger
§ Basic Conjugation of 'Styrke'
'Styrke' is a regular -e verb, which makes its conjugation straightforward. Here's a quick look:
- Infinitive: at styrke (to strengthen)
- Present Tense: styrker (strengthens/is strengthening)
- Past Tense: styrkede (strengthened)
- Past Participle: styrket (strengthened/having strengthened)
§ How to Use It in a Sentence
You can use 'styrke' in various situations. It can be transitive (takes a direct object) or intransitive (does not take a direct object, often meaning 'to become stronger').
§ Transitive Use (strengthening something)
When 'styrke' is transitive, it means someone or something is making another thing stronger. Think of it as 'X strengthens Y'.
Regelmæssig motion kan styrke din krop.
Hint: Regular exercise can strengthen your body.
Vi skal styrke samarbejdet mellem afdelingerne.
Hint: We need to strengthen the cooperation between departments.
§ Intransitive Use (to become stronger)
When used intransitively, 'styrke' often implies that something is gaining strength on its own or as a result of an action not explicitly stated as the direct object. This is less common than the transitive use but still valid.
Efter hvile vil musklerne styrke sig.
Hint: After rest, the muscles will strengthen (themselves).
Håbet om fred begyndte at styrke.
Hint: The hope for peace began to strengthen.
§ With Reflexive Pronouns (at styrke sig)
You'll often see 'styrke' used with the reflexive pronoun 'sig' (oneself) to mean 'to strengthen oneself' or 'to gather strength'.
Han måtte styrke sig, før han fortsatte.
Hint: He had to strengthen himself before he continued.
At meditere kan hjælpe dig med at styrke dig mentalt.
Hint: Meditating can help you strengthen yourself mentally.
§ Common Phrases and Collocations
Danish uses 'styrke' in several common phrases:
- Styrke en position: to strengthen a position
- Styrke et argument: to strengthen an argument
- Styrke båndene: to strengthen the ties/bonds
- Styrke immunforsvaret: to strengthen the immune system
- Styrke økonomien: to strengthen the economy
§ No Special Prepositions Needed
Unlike some verbs in Danish, 'styrke' generally doesn't require specific prepositions to function correctly when used transitively. The object it strengthens usually follows directly after the verb. When referring to *how* something is strengthened, you'd use common prepositions like 'med' (with) or 'ved at' (by doing something).
De forsøger at styrke tilliden med åben kommunikation.
Hint: They are trying to strengthen trust with open communication.
Du kan styrke dit ordforråd ved at læse mere.
Hint: You can strengthen your vocabulary by reading more.
In summary, 'styrke' is a versatile verb in Danish. Master its basic conjugations and remember that it usually takes its direct object immediately, or can be used reflexively with 'sig'.
How Formal Is It?
"Regeringen har besluttet at styrke forsvaret."
"Motion kan styrke musklerne."
"Jeg skal styrke mig lidt, inden jeg går ud."
"Spinat kan gøre dig stærk som Skipper Skræk."
"Jeg skal booste min energi med en kop kaffe."
Aussprachehilfe
- pronouncing 'st' as in English 'street' instead of the Danish 'sd̥' sound
- not differentiating between 'y' and 'u' sounds
Wichtige Grammatik
When 'styrke' is used transitively (with a direct object), it means to strengthen something or someone.
Hun styrker sin krop med træning. (She strengthens her body with exercise.)
When 'styrke' is used reflexively with 'sig', it means to strengthen oneself or to gain strength.
Han styrker sig med en god nattesøvn. (He strengthens himself with a good night's sleep.)
The past tense of 'styrke' is 'styrkede' (for regular verbs ending in -e).
De styrkede deres venskab gennem årene. (They strengthened their friendship over the years.)
The past participle of 'styrke' is 'styrket', used to form perfect tenses or as an adjective.
Holdet er styrket med nye spillere. (The team is strengthened with new players.)
'Styrke' can also be used figuratively to mean to reinforce an argument or position.
Disse beviser styrker vores sag. (These proofs strengthen our case.)
Beispiele nach Niveau
Hun har styrket sit netværk gennem årene, hvilket har åbnet mange døre for hende.
She has strengthened her network over the years, which has opened many doors for her.
Here 'styrket' is used in the perfect tense, indicating a completed action with present relevance.
Regeringens nye politikker sigter mod at styrke landets økonomi og skabe flere arbejdspladser.
The government's new policies aim to strengthen the country's economy and create more jobs.
'At styrke' is an infinitive, often used after verbs like 'at sigte mod' (to aim at).
Efter ulykken måtte han styrke sine muskler med intensiv fysioterapi.
After the accident, he had to strengthen his muscles with intensive physiotherapy.
'Måtte styrke' is a past tense modal verb construction, indicating necessity in the past.
De seneste forskningsresultater styrker teorien om, at klimaforandringerne er menneskeskabte.
The latest research results strengthen the theory that climate change is man-made.
In this context, 'styrker' means to provide further support or evidence for a theory.
Ved at implementere nye sikkerhedsforanstaltninger har virksomheden styrket sin beskyttelse mod cyberangreb.
By implementing new security measures, the company has strengthened its protection against cyberattacks.
The construction 'ved at implementere' indicates the means by which the strengthening occurred.
Det er vigtigt at styrke relationerne mellem de forskellige afdelinger for at sikre en effektiv arbejdsgang.
It is important to strengthen the relationships between the different departments to ensure an efficient workflow.
'Det er vigtigt at' is a common impersonal construction used to express importance.
Hendes modgang i livet har blot styrket hendes beslutsomhed til at nå sine mål.
Her adversity in life has only strengthened her resolve to achieve her goals.
'Har styrket' is again in the perfect tense, emphasizing the lasting effect of the adversity.
Vi bør styrke den lokale produktion for at mindske vores afhængighed af importerede varer.
We should strengthen local production to reduce our dependence on imported goods.
'Bør styrke' is a modal verb construction indicating a recommendation or suggestion.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
Vi skal styrke vores fællesskab.
We must strengthen our community.
Regeringen vil styrke uddannelsessystemet.
The government wants to strengthen the education system.
Motion kan styrke dit helbred.
Exercise can strengthen your health.
Det er vigtigt at styrke sin krop.
It is important to strengthen one's body.
Hvordan kan vi styrke vores forhold?
How can we strengthen our relationship?
Hun arbejder på at styrke sin stemme.
She is working on strengthening her voice.
Krisen har styrket deres sammenhold.
The crisis has strengthened their cohesion.
Vi må styrke vores forsvar.
We must strengthen our defense.
Du skal styrke din vilje.
You must strengthen your will.
De forsøger at styrke deres markedsposition.
They are trying to strengthen their market position.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Meaning 'strength' or 'force', directly related to the verb 'styrke' but a different part of speech.
Meaning 'strong', an adjective describing the quality that 'styrke' (verb) aims to achieve.
Meaning 'force' or 'power', often with a more physical connotation than 'styrke' (noun).
Grammatikmuster
Leicht verwechselbar
It can be confusing because the word 'styrke' also exists as a noun meaning 'strength' or 'force'. The context of the sentence will help you distinguish between the verb and the noun.
As a verb, it means 'to strengthen' or 'to make stronger'. As a noun, it means 'strength'.
Vi skal styrke vores økonomi. (We need to strengthen our economy.)
Often confused with 'styrke' due to similar root, but 'stærk' is an adjective describing something as strong.
Styrke (verb) means to make stronger. Stærk (adjective) means strong.
Han er en stærk mand. (He is a strong man.)
Both 'styrke' (noun) and 'kraft' mean strength or force. 'Kraft' often implies a more physical or impactful force.
'Styrke' can be more general strength, including mental or economic. 'Kraft' often refers to physical power, energy, or impact.
Han brugte al sin kraft på at løfte stenen. (He used all his strength to lift the stone.)
Can be confused with 'styrke' when referring to power or influence.
'Styrke' is more about inherent strength or the act of strengthening. 'Magt' specifically refers to power, authority, or control.
Regeringen har stor magt. (The government has great power.)
Very similar to 'styrke', as both mean to strengthen. 'Forstærke' often implies making something already strong even stronger, or reinforcing.
While both mean 'to strengthen', 'forstærke' often carries the nuance of 'reinforcing' or 'amplifying'. 'Styrke' can be a more general 'to make stronger'.
De skal forstærke broen. (They need to reinforce the bridge.)
Satzmuster
Jeg styrker min krop.
I strengthen my body. (Focus on a simple, direct action.)
Du styrker dit immunforsvar.
You strengthen your immune system. (Another direct action, common context.)
De forsøger at styrke økonomien.
They are trying to strengthen the economy. (Introduce 'forsøge at' - to try to.)
Regeringen vil styrke samarbejdet.
The government wants to strengthen the cooperation. (Introduce 'ville' - to want to.)
Uddannelse kan styrke samfundet.
Education can strengthen society. (Use 'kunne' - can, possibility, and abstract concepts.)
Han styrkede sit argument med fakta.
He strengthened his argument with facts. (Past tense, 'styrkede', and more complex object.)
Øvelser styrker musklerne.
Exercises strengthen the muscles. (General truth, plural subject and object.)
Denne krise har styrket vores relation.
This crisis has strengthened our relationship. (Present perfect tense, 'har styrket', with an abstract object.)
Tipps
Basic Meaning of Styrke
The verb "styrke" directly translates to strengthen or fortify. Think of it as making something more robust or powerful.
Use with Objects
You can use "styrke" with a direct object. For example, "styrke musklerne" means to strengthen the muscles.
Reflexive Use: 'Styrke sig'
When used reflexively as "styrke sig", it means to gather strength or to brace oneself. It implies an internal strengthening.
Common Context: Health
"Styrke" is often used in the context of health and well-being. "At styrke immunforsvaret" means to strengthen the immune system.
Figurative Use
It can be used figuratively for abstract concepts. "At styrke et argument" means to strengthen an argument or to reinforce a point.
Past Tense: 'Styrkede'
The past simple form is "styrkede". So, "han styrkede sin position" means he strengthened his position.
Past Participle: 'Styrket'
The past participle is "styrket". It can act as an adjective: "en styrket økonomi" means a strengthened economy.
Contrast with 'Svække'
The opposite of "styrke" is "svække", meaning to weaken. Learning antonyms together can help with retention.
Noun Form: 'Styrke'
The word "styrke" also exists as a noun, meaning strength or force. Pay attention to context to differentiate.
Practice Sentences
Try creating your own sentences. For example, "Jeg vil styrke mit danske" (I want to strengthen my Danish) or "Motion kan styrke kroppen" (Exercise can strengthen the body).
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Exercise and physical strength
- At styrke musklerne er vigtigt for et sundt liv.
- Hvilke øvelser kan hjælpe med at styrke din ryg?
- Hun har brug for at styrke sin kondition før maratonløbet.
Strengthening relationships or bonds
- De prøver at styrke deres venskab efter uenigheden.
- Kommunikation kan styrke et parforhold.
- Vi skal arbejde på at styrke teamånden i projektet.
Strengthening an argument or position
- Flere beviser vil styrke vores sag i retten.
- Hans nye forskning styrker argumentet for klimaforandringer.
- Hvordan kan vi styrke vores position i forhandlingen?
Strengthening a system or structure
- Regeringen vil styrke sundhedssystemet.
- De skal styrke broen for at modstå mere trafik.
- Virksomheden planlægger at styrke sin cybersikkerhed.
Strengthening immunity or health
- At spise sundt kan styrke dit immunforsvar.
- Regelmæssig søvn hjælper med at styrke kroppen.
- Lægen anbefalede vitaminer for at styrke hans helbred.
Gesprächseinstiege
"Hvordan styrker du dig selv, når du føler dig træt?"
"Hvad synes du er den bedste måde at styrke et venskab på?"
"Har du nogensinde set en situation, hvor en gruppe måtte arbejde sammen for at styrke noget?"
"Hvordan kan man styrke sin viden om et nyt sprog?"
"Hvad er vigtigt at styrke i et samfund for at det skal fungere godt?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Skriv om en gang, hvor du bevidst prøvede at styrke en del af dit liv (f.eks. en færdighed, et forhold eller din sundhed). Hvad gjorde du, og hvad var resultatet?
Reflektér over, hvordan små handlinger kan 'styrke' store resultater over tid. Giv eksempler fra dit eget liv eller observationer.
Beskriv tre forskellige måder, hvorpå mennesker kan styrke deres mentale velbefindende. Hvilken metode appellerer mest til dig og hvorfor?
Forestil dig, at du skal give råd til en ven om, hvordan man styrker deres selvtillid. Hvilke specifikke trin ville du foreslå?
Overvej de ting i dit liv, du gerne vil styrke i løbet af det næste år. Lav en plan med konkrete skridt for, hvordan du vil opnå dette.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenWhile they look the same, 'styrke' as a verb means to strengthen, like 'Jeg styrker mine muskler' (I strengthen my muscles). 'Styrke' as a noun means strength, for example, 'Han har stor styrke' (He has great strength). Context will usually make it clear.
Yes, absolutely! You can styrke your body (fysisk styrke) or styrke an argument (styrke et argument) or even styrke a relationship (styrke et forhold). It's quite versatile.
Yes, some common collocations include styrke immunsystemet (strengthen the immune system), styrke båndene (strengthen the bonds), styrke sin position (strengthen one's position), and styrke økonomien (strengthen the economy).
In the present tense, 'styrke' conjugates as styrker. For example: 'Jeg styrker' (I strengthen), 'Du styrker' (You strengthen), 'Han/hun/det styrker' (He/she/it strengthens), 'Vi styrker' (We strengthen), 'I styrker' (You all strengthen), 'De styrker' (They strengthen).
The past tense of 'styrke' is styrkede. For instance: 'Jeg styrkede' (I strengthened) or 'De styrkede deres forsvarslinje' (They strengthened their defensive line).
'Styrke' is a regular verb. This means its past tense and past participle forms follow the standard patterns for -e verbs in Danish.
You can say blive styrket. For example: 'Musklerne vil blive styrket' (The muscles will be strengthened). This uses the passive voice.
Both mean 'to strengthen,' but forstærke often implies intensifying or amplifying something, like an audio signal (forstærke lyden) or a structure (forstærke en bygning). Styrke is more general and can apply to both physical and abstract improvements in strength.
Yes, you can. For example, styrke sig means 'to strengthen oneself' or 'to brace oneself.' You might hear, 'Han styrkede sig med en kop kaffe' (He strengthened himself with a cup of coffee).
The imperative form is simply styrk! (Strengthen!). For example, 'Styrk dine svage sider!' (Strengthen your weak points!).
Teste dich selbst 54 Fragen
Jeg vil gerne ___ mine muskler.
To make muscles stronger, you 'styrke' them.
Hun prøver at ___ sit immunforsvar med vitaminer.
To make your immune system stronger, you 'styrke' it.
Han skal ___ sin krop for at løbe et maraton.
To prepare for a marathon, he needs to 'styrke' his body.
Vi kan ___ vores venskab ved at tilbringe tid sammen.
To make a friendship stronger, you 'styrke' it.
Morgenmad hjælper med at ___ dig til en ny dag.
Breakfast helps to 'styrke' you for the day, meaning to give you strength.
Det er vigtigt at ___ dit sprog, når du lærer.
When learning, it's important to 'styrke' your language skills.
Write a short sentence about something that makes you stronger (physically or mentally).
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Sample answer
Motion styrker mig.
Complete the sentence: 'God mad kan ___ kroppen.' (Good food can ___ the body.)
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Sample answer
God mad kan styrke kroppen.
Imagine you want to say 'Coffee strengthens me.' How would you write that in Danish?
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Sample answer
Kaffe styrker mig.
Hvad styrker jeg i fitnesscenteret?
Read this passage:
Jeg går i fitnesscenteret. Det hjælper mig med at styrke mine muskler. Jeg føler mig stærkere efter træning.
Hvad styrker jeg i fitnesscenteret?
The passage says 'styrke mine muskler' (strengthen my muscles).
The passage says 'styrke mine muskler' (strengthen my muscles).
Hvad kan styrke kroppen og sindet?
Read this passage:
At sove nok er vigtigt. Det styrker kroppen og sindet. Uden søvn er man træt.
Hvad kan styrke kroppen og sindet?
The passage states 'Det styrker kroppen og sindet' (It strengthens the body and mind) referring to 'At sove nok' (sleeping enough).
The passage states 'Det styrker kroppen og sindet' (It strengthens the body and mind) referring to 'At sove nok' (sleeping enough).
Hvad styrker min vens viden?
Read this passage:
Min ven læser mange bøger. Det styrker hans viden. Han bliver klogere hver dag.
Hvad styrker min vens viden?
The passage mentions 'Det styrker hans viden' (It strengthens his knowledge) about 'Min ven læser mange bøger' (My friend reads many books).
The passage mentions 'Det styrker hans viden' (It strengthens his knowledge) about 'Min ven læser mange bøger' (My friend reads many books).
Vi skal ___ vores muskler.
The sentence means 'We need to strengthen our muscles.' 'Styrke' means to strengthen.
Regnvejret kan ___ planterne.
The sentence means 'The rain can strengthen the plants.' 'Styrke' means to strengthen.
Han vil ___ sit immunforsvar med sund mad.
The sentence means 'He wants to strengthen his immune system with healthy food.' 'Styrke' means to strengthen.
Træning kan ___ din krop.
The sentence means 'Training can strengthen your body.' 'Styrke' means to strengthen.
Vi skal ___ vores relationer.
The sentence means 'We need to strengthen our relationships.' 'Styrke' means to strengthen.
Vitaminer kan ___ dit helbred.
The sentence means 'Vitamins can strengthen your health.' 'Styrke' means to strengthen.
Write a short sentence using 'styrke' (to strengthen) to describe something you do to make yourself healthier.
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Sample answer
Jeg løber for at styrke mine ben og blive sundere. (I run to strengthen my legs and become healthier.)
Imagine you are giving advice to a friend about improving their Danish. Write one sentence using 'styrke' (to strengthen) about how they can improve their vocabulary.
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Sample answer
Du kan læse bøger for at styrke dit danske ordforråd. (You can read books to strengthen your Danish vocabulary.)
Write a sentence about how practicing a hobby can 'styrke' (strengthen) a skill.
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Sample answer
At spille klaver hver dag kan styrke dine musikalske færdigheder. (Playing the piano every day can strengthen your musical skills.)
What is one way to 'styrke' (strengthen) your body, according to the passage?
Read this passage:
Lægen sagde, at motion kan styrke dit hjerte. Det er vigtigt at bevæge sig hver dag for at holde sig sund og stærk. Gåture og cykling er gode måder at styrke kroppen på.
What is one way to 'styrke' (strengthen) your body, according to the passage?
The passage states that 'Gåture og cykling er gode måder at styrke kroppen på' (Walking and cycling are good ways to strengthen the body).
The passage states that 'Gåture og cykling er gode måder at styrke kroppen på' (Walking and cycling are good ways to strengthen the body).
What is the main thing the person is trying to 'styrke' (strengthen) with their computer?
Read this passage:
Jeg har et problem med min computer. Jeg prøver at styrke sikkerheden, men det er svært. Jeg har læst mange artikler om, hvordan man kan styrke sin computer mod virus.
What is the main thing the person is trying to 'styrke' (strengthen) with their computer?
The passage says 'Jeg prøver at styrke sikkerheden' (I am trying to strengthen the security).
The passage says 'Jeg prøver at styrke sikkerheden' (I am trying to strengthen the security).
What is suggested as a way to 'styrke' (strengthen) your language skills?
Read this passage:
For at styrke dit sprog er det en god idé at tale med modersmålstalende. Du kan også lytte til dansk musik eller podcasts. Disse aktiviteter kan virkelig styrke dine sprogfærdigheder.
What is suggested as a way to 'styrke' (strengthen) your language skills?
The passage advises 'For at styrke dit sprog er det en god idé at tale med modersmålstalende' (To strengthen your language, it's a good idea to speak with native speakers).
The passage advises 'For at styrke dit sprog er det en god idé at tale med modersmålstalende' (To strengthen your language, it's a good idea to speak with native speakers).
This sentence means 'We must strengthen our cooperation.' The word order is subject (Vi), modal verb (skal), main verb (styrke), possessive pronoun (vores), and object (samarbejde).
This means 'She wants to strengthen her body with sport.' The structure is subject (Hun), modal verb (vil), main verb (styrke), possessive pronoun (sin), object (krop), preposition (med), and object of preposition (sport).
This translates to 'The food can strengthen the immune system.' We have the subject (Maden), modal verb (kan), main verb (styrke), and direct object (immunforsvaret).
Hvilket ord kan bedst erstatte 'styrke' i sætningen: 'Træning kan ___ musklerne'?
'Udvikle' er det bedste synonym her, da det også handler om at gøre noget stærkere eller bedre over tid. 'Forbedre' kunne også bruges, men 'udvikle' passer bedre til muskler i denne kontekst.
Vælg den sætning, hvor 'styrke' er brugt korrekt i overført betydning.
At 'styrke økonomien' betyder at gøre den mere robust og modstandsdygtig, hvilket er en overført betydning af 'styrke'. De andre muligheder bruger 'styrke' mere bogstaveligt eller forkert i konteksten.
Hvilken af disse handlinger ville ikke nødvendigvis 'styrke' en person fysisk?
At læse bøger styrker intellektet, men ikke direkte den fysiske krop. De andre handlinger bidrager til fysisk styrke og sundhed.
Man kan 'styrke' et argument ved at finde flere beviser.
Ja, 'at styrke et argument' betyder at gøre det mere overbevisende og solidt, ofte ved at tilføje beviser eller eksempler.
En 'styrket' kop kaffe indeholder mere vand end normalt.
Nej, en 'styrket' kop kaffe indeholder normalt mere kaffe eller er stærkere i smagen, ikke mere vand. Mere vand ville typisk 'svække' kaffen.
Det er muligt at 'styrke' sin position i en forhandling.
Ja, at 'styrke sin position' betyder at gøre den mere robust, mere fordelagtig eller sværere at udfordre, ofte gennem forberedelse, viden eller strategiske træk.
For at ___ kroppens modstandskraft mod sygdomme, er regelmæssig motion og en sund kost afgørende.
Her betyder 'styrke' at gøre kroppens modstandskraft stærkere. (Here 'styrke' means to make the body's resistance stronger.)
Diplomatiske forhandlinger er nødvendige for at ___ de bilaterale relationer mellem de to nationer efter den seneste konflikt.
I denne kontekst betyder 'styrke' at forbedre eller forstærke de diplomatiske bånd. (In this context, 'styrke' means to improve or reinforce the diplomatic ties.)
Virksomheden har iværksat en ny strategi for at ___ sin position på markedet som en førende innovator.
At 'styrke' sin position betyder at gøre den mere robust og dominerende. (To 'styrke' one's position means to make it more robust and dominant.)
Gennem målrettet træning har atleten formået at ___ sine muskler betydeligt, hvilket har resulteret i forbedret præstation.
Her refererer 'styrke' til at gøre musklerne stærkere fysisk. (Here 'styrke' refers to making the muscles physically stronger.)
For at ___ tilliden til det politiske system er det essentielt, at regeringen handler transparent og ansvarligt.
At 'styrke' tilliden betyder at genopbygge eller forøge den. (To 'styrke' trust means to rebuild or increase it.)
Arkitekten foreslog at tilføje ekstra støttebjælker for at ___ bygningens strukturelle integritet mod jordskælv.
I denne sammenhæng betyder 'styrke' at gøre strukturen mere modstandsdygtig. (In this context, 'styrke' means to make the structure more resistant.)
The sentence discusses strengthening the immune system.
Listen for how the government plans to strengthen the economy.
The speaker's goal is about strengthening their professional connections.
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Hvordan kan vi styrke teamets samarbejde?
Focus: styrke, samarbejde
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Det er afgørende at styrke båndene mellem kulturer.
Focus: afgørende, styrke, båndene
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Vi skal styrke vores position på markedet for at forblive konkurrencedygtige.
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This sentence structure reflects a common way to discuss national economic efforts in Danish, placing the noun phrase 'bestræbelser på at styrke landets økonomi' (efforts to strengthen the country's economy) as the subject.
This arrangement emphasizes the profound impact of 'beslutsomhed' (determination) on 'ånd' (spirit), a poetic and advanced use of language.
This sentence uses 'styrke' in the context of international relations, a sophisticated application requiring understanding of diplomatic language.
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Basic Meaning of Styrke
The verb "styrke" directly translates to strengthen or fortify. Think of it as making something more robust or powerful.
Use with Objects
You can use "styrke" with a direct object. For example, "styrke musklerne" means to strengthen the muscles.
Reflexive Use: 'Styrke sig'
When used reflexively as "styrke sig", it means to gather strength or to brace oneself. It implies an internal strengthening.
Common Context: Health
"Styrke" is often used in the context of health and well-being. "At styrke immunforsvaret" means to strengthen the immune system.
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