schlagkräftig
hard-hitting
Physically strong and capable of striking with particular force.
EXAMPLE
Der schlagkräftige Boxer setzte seinen Gegner früh unter Druck.
The hard-hitting boxer put his opponent under pressure early on.
schlagkräftig
powerful / hard-hitting
schlagkräftig – schlagkräftiger – am schlagkräftigsten
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Meanings
schlagkräftig
powerful / effective
Very effective, capable of asserting itself, and able to act quickly and successfully. The word is especially used for organizations, groups, armies, or measures.
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung stellte ein schlagkräftiges Team zur Bekämpfung der Krise zusammen.
The government assembled a powerful team to tackle the crisis.
schlagkräftig
powerful / compelling
Convincing and effective, so that something has a strong impact. The word is used, for example, for arguments, wording, or responses.
EXAMPLE
Sie hatte eine schlagkräftige Antwort auf den Vorwurf vorbereitet.
She had prepared a powerful response to the accusation.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry schlagkräftig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | schlagkräftig |
|---|---|
| comparative | schlagkräftiger |
| superlative | am schlagkräftigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Schlagkräftig' is made up of 'Schlag' (strike) and 'kräftig' (strong). The basic idea is great force when striking; from this, the figurative meanings of effective and assertive action developed.
EXAMPLE
Die schlagkräftige Truppe wehrte den Angriff innerhalb weniger Stunden ab.
The powerful troops repelled the attack within a few hours.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of 'assertive and effective', 'schlagkräftig' frequently describes organizations, teams, troops, or measures. Typical collocations include 'eine schlagkräftige Organisation' (a powerful organization), 'ein schlagkräftiges Team' (a powerful team), and 'schlagkräftige Maßnahmen' (effective measures).
EXAMPLE
Für den Wiederaufbau braucht die Stadt eine schlagkräftige Organisation.
The city needs a powerful organization for the reconstruction effort.
Compelling arguments
When used with arguments, responses, or wording, 'schlagkräftig' describes a strong impact in a discussion. The adjective is especially often used with 'Argument' (argument) or 'Antwort' (response).
EXAMPLE
Die Expertin lieferte ein schlagkräftiges Argument gegen den Vorschlag.
The expert provided a powerful argument against the proposal.
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