muscle strength
die Muskelkraft, die Muskelkräfte
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muscle strength
The physical strength produced by the contraction of muscles and used to perform work or move the body.
Früher wurden schwere Lasten oft nur mit reiner Muskelkraft bewegt.
In the past, heavy loads were often moved using pure muscle strength alone.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Muskelkräfte |
| genitive | der Muskelkraft |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Muskelkraft | die Muskelkräfte |
| accusative | die Muskelkraft | die Muskelkräfte |
| dative | der Muskelkraft | den Muskelkräften |
| genitive | der Muskelkraft | der Muskelkräfte |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Muskelkraft' (muscle strength) is a compound noun made from 'der Muskel' (the muscle) and 'die Kraft' (strength/power). So it literally means 'die Kraft der Muskeln' (the strength of the muscles).
Für diesen Job braucht man viel Muskelkraft.
You need a lot of muscle strength for this job.
The word is very often used with the preposition 'mit' (with), frequently in the phrase 'mit reiner Muskelkraft' (with pure muscle strength), to emphasize the contrast with mechanical help.
Das Boot wird nur mit Muskelkraft angetrieben.
The boat is powered only by muscle strength.
The component '-kraft' is found in many German words and always refers to a form of energy or strength. When you see '-kraft', it is often about the source of the energy, as in 'Windkraft' (wind power) or 'Wasserkraft' (hydropower).
Das Fahrrad ist ein gutes Beispiel für Fortbewegung durch Muskelkraft.
The bicycle is a good example of movement powered by muscle strength.
