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vitality
The life force, energy, and liveliness of a person, animal, or plant. It describes a state of health, strength, and activity.
Trotz ihres hohen Alters hat sie ihre beeindruckende Vitalität bewahrt.
Despite her advanced age, she has preserved her impressive vitality.
The ending '-ität' forms an abstract noun, similar to '-heit' or '-keit'. 'Vitalität' (vitality) is derived from the adjective 'vital' (lively, full of life).
Um vital zu bleiben, treibt er jeden Tag Sport.
To stay vital, he does sports every day.
'Vitalität' (vitality) is often combined with verbs that describe or change a state. Typical phrases are 'Vitalität besitzen' (to possess vitality), 'seine Vitalität bewahren' (to preserve one's vitality), 'an Vitalität gewinnen' (to gain vitality), or 'an Vitalität verlieren' (to lose vitality).
Durch die gesunde Ernährung hat er an Vitalität gewonnen.
Through a healthy diet, he has gained vitality.
The word 'Vitalität' (vitality) is used mainly in elevated written language and in contexts related to health, biology, or psychology.
Die Studie untersucht die Vitalität von Bäumen in städtischen Gebieten.
The study examines the vitality of trees in urban areas.
strength / force
'Kraft' and 'Vitalität' can both have to do with energy and strength in people, animals, or plants. 'Kraft' is more general and can mean physical strength or inner strength in difficult situations. You may need Kraft for carrying things, working, or persevering. 'Vitalität' describes more of a lively, healthy, and active state. The word sounds somewhat elevated and is often used when someone seems fresh, healthy, and full of life. Learners may confuse the words because both are positively connected with energy. When it is about concrete strength or persevering, 'Kraft' fits better; when it is about liveliness and health, 'Vitalität' is more precise.
Trotz ihres hohen Alters beeindruckt Maria alle mit ihrer Vitalität.
Despite her advanced age, Maria impresses everyone with her vitality.
Nach der langen Wanderung hatte ich kaum noch Kraft in den Beinen.
After the long hike, I had hardly any strength left in my legs.