powerful
machtvoll – machtvoller – am machtvollsten
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powerful
Characterized by great strength or power and therefore having a strong impact.
Mit einer machtvollen Demonstration forderten Zehntausende ein Ende der Gewalt.
In a powerful demonstration, tens of thousands demanded an end to the violence.
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| comparative | machtvoller |
| superlative | am machtvollsten |
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'Machtvoll' (powerful) is made up of 'Macht' (power) and 'voll' (full). The suffix '-voll' indicates that something has a high degree of the quality named.
Die machtvolle Stimme der Rednerin war im ganzen Saal zu hören.
The speaker's powerful voice could be heard throughout the hall.
'Machtvoll' (powerful) often describes people, forms of expression, and events that have a strong impact. Typical combinations include 'eine machtvolle Rede' (a powerful speech), 'eine machtvolle Bewegung' (a powerful movement), and 'ein machtvoller Auftritt' (a powerful appearance).
Der Präsident hielt eine machtvolle Rede zur Eröffnung des Parlaments.
The president gave a powerful speech at the opening of parliament.
'Machtvoll' (powerful) is especially common in formal writing, political texts, and literature. In these contexts, it often describes not only physical strength but also the strong impact of an idea, language, or a movement.
Die machtvolle Sprache des Romans beeindruckte viele Leserinnen und Leser.
The powerful language of the novel impressed many readers.
