No. 536 in Danish
kraft
The Danish word "kraft" means "force" or "power" in English.
In a sentence
Han har en kraft, som jeg aldrig har set før.
He has a strength that I have never seen before.
The word 'kraft' here refers to someone's physical or metaphorical strength or power, depicting their ability or vigor.
Vindmøllerne omdanner vindens kraft til elektricitet.
The wind turbines convert the power of the wind into electricity.
In this sentence, 'kraft' is used to mean physical force or energy derived from natural phenomena, like wind.
Hun talte med sådan en kraft og lidenskab, at alle lyttede.
She spoke with such force and passion that everyone listened.
Here, 'kraft' denotes the intensity or fervor in someone's speech or mannerisms, highlighting the impactful manner of the speaker.
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