No. 10,970 in German
schlagkraft
"Schlagkraft" means "strike force" or "impact effectiveness."
In a sentence
Die Schlagkraft der Armee konnte durch neue Technologien erhöht werden.
The army's striking power could be increased with new technologies.
In this sentence, 'Schlagkraft' refers to the offensive or operational power of an army, illustrating its literal meaning of striking or combat power.
Die Argumente des Redners hatten eine große Schlagkraft in der Debatte.
The speaker's arguments had a strong impact in the debate.
Here, 'Schlagkraft' is used metaphorically to express the effectiveness or persuasive power of the arguments.
Das Unternehmen konnte seine Schlagkraft durch innovative Strategien verbessern.
The company was able to enhance its effectiveness through innovative strategies.
In this context, 'Schlagkraft' denotes the company's capability to achieve successful operational outcomes.
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