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die Power
power
Colloquial for energy, strength, force, or performance capacity.
example
Nach einem kurzen Nickerchen hatte er wieder genug Power für den Rest des Tages.
After a short nap, he had enough power again for the rest of the day.
die Power
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Meanings
Usage tips
English loanword
'Power' is a word from English that is very common in German colloquial speech. It is used to express energy or strength, especially in informal conversation.
EXAMPLE
Mir fehlt heute die Power, um ins Fitnessstudio zu gehen.
I don't have the power today to go to the gym.
Use in the singular
The word 'Power' is used almost exclusively in the singular. A plural form is unusual in German and sounds very foreign.
EXAMPLE
Dieser kleine Motor hat erstaunlich viel Power.
This small engine has an amazing amount of power.
Typical collocations
Common phrases with this word are 'Power haben' (to have power/energy), 'keine Power mehr haben' (to have no power/energy left), or 'jemandem Power geben' (to give someone power/energy). It often describes a personal, felt energy.
EXAMPLE
Ein guter Kaffee am Morgen gibt mir richtig Power.
A good coffee in the morning gives me real power.
Compare with
Power vs Kraft
strength / force
'die Kraft' and 'die Power' both mean strength, energy, or performance capacity. 'Kraft' is the normal German word and fits many situations: physical, emotional, technical, or general. 'Power' is more colloquial and sounds more modern or more strongly associated with energy and performance. You often hear it in sports, music, technology, or motivation. Learners may confuse the words because 'Power' is often meant like 'Kraft'. In formal texts or precise physics, 'Kraft' is more natural; in casual everyday speech, 'Power' can fit well.
Power
Für die letzte Runde hat das Team noch einmal richtig Power gegeben.
For the final lap, the team really gave it their all again.
Kraft
Nach der Krankheit hatte sie noch nicht genug Kraft für das Training.
After the illness, she still did not have enough strength for training.
In real life
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