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almighty
Having unlimited power; omnipotent. Usually used in a religious context to describe a deity.
In vielen monotheistischen Religionen wird Gott als allmächtig, allwissend und allgegenwärtig beschrieben.
In many monotheistic religions, God is described as almighty, all-knowing, and omnipresent.
almighty
Figuratively and often ironically: behaving as if one had unlimited power and control in a particular area.
Seit seiner Beförderung führt sich der neue Abteilungsleiter auf, als wäre er allmächtig.
Since his promotion, the new department head has been acting as if he were almighty.
The word is a compound of 'all' and 'mächtig' (powerful). It literally means 'having all power' and is therefore easy to understand if you know the two components.
Manche Herrscher in der Geschichte hielten sich für allmächtig.
Some rulers in history considered themselves almighty.
In a religious context, 'allmächtig' (almighty) is often used together with 'allwissend' (all-knowing) and 'allgegenwärtig' (omnipresent) to describe the comprehensive attributes of a deity.
Der Glaube an einen allmächtigen und allwissenden Schöpfer ist zentral für die Religion.
Belief in an almighty and all-knowing creator is central to the religion.
In the figurative, ironic meaning, the word is often combined with verbs such as 'sich fühlen' (to feel), 'sich halten für' (to consider oneself), or 'sich aufführen als' (to behave as if). It then describes an arrogant attitude.
Er fühlt sich in seiner neuen Position als Teamleiter absolut allmächtig.
He feels absolutely almighty in his new position as team leader.
powerful / mighty
Mächtig and allmächtig both describe great power, but allmächtig asserts unlimited power without any apparent limit. Mächtig, by contrast, only means that someone or something possesses a great deal of power. Mächtig is suitable for especially strong but limited authority; allmächtig is used in a religious context to describe unlimited power.
In vielen Religionen gilt Gott als allmächtig und kann alles bestimmen.
In many religions, God is considered almighty and can determine everything.
Der König war mächtig, konnte aber nicht jede Entscheidung seiner Nachbarstaaten bestimmen.
The king was powerful, but he could not determine every decision made by neighboring states.
