No. 514 in German
starken
To strengthen.
In a sentence
Die Mannschaft trainiert hart, um ihre Stärken zu verbessern.
The team trains hard to improve their strengths.
Here, 'Stärken' is used as a noun meaning 'strengths' or 'capabilities.'
Kräuter können den Geschmack einer Suppe deutlich stärken.
Herbs can significantly enhance the flavor of a soup.
In this sentence, 'stärken' is used as a verb meaning 'to enhance' or 'to strengthen.'
Nach einer langen Wanderung ist eine stärkende Mahlzeit wichtig.
After a long hike, a strengthening meal is important.
Here, 'stärkende' is used as an adjective derived from the verb 'stärken,' meaning 'strengthening' or 'restorative.'
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