stronger person
die Stärkere, die Stärkeren
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stronger person
A person who has greater physical strength, power, or assertiveness than another.
Obwohl beide Brüder regelmäßig trainieren, ist Paul eindeutig der Stärkere.
Although both brothers train regularly, Paul is clearly the stronger one.
might makes right
The principle that whoever can wield more power or force prevails, regardless of what is fair or legally permitted.
Wo unabhängige Gerichte fehlen, gilt oft das Recht des Stärkeren.
Where there are no independent courts, the principle that might makes right often prevails.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Stärkeren |
| genitive | der Stärkeren |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Stärkere | die Stärkeren |
| accusative | die Stärkere | die Stärkeren |
| dative | der Stärkeren | den Stärkeren |
| genitive | der Stärkeren | der Stärkeren |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Der Stärkere' (the stronger person) is a nominalized adjective: the article turns 'stärker' (stronger) into a term for a person. This is why it is capitalized and can function as a noun in a sentence. For a woman, the form is 'die Stärkere' (the stronger woman).
Im Finale war Jonas der Stärkere und gewann knapp.
In the final, Jonas was the stronger one and won narrowly.
When referring to a person with greater strength or power, the phrase 'der Stärkere setzt sich durch' (the stronger person prevails) is particularly common. It can refer to physical strength, power, or assertiveness.
Nach einer langen Diskussion setzte sich der Stärkere schließlich durch.
After a long discussion, the stronger person finally prevailed.
In 'das Recht des Stärkeren' (might makes right), 'des Stärkeren' (of the stronger person) is a genitive attribute modifying 'Recht' (right). This fixed expression describes a system in which power or force matters more than justice or law.
Ohne klare Regeln droht in einer Gruppe das Recht des Stärkeren.
Without clear rules, a group risks becoming a place where might makes right.
