powerful
powerful
Meaning of powerful
having great strength or speed, e.g. an engine or computer
mit großer Kraft oder hoher Arbeitsfähigkeit, z. B. ein Motor
Pronunciation
powerful with German translation
powerful usage examples
The engine is very powerful.
Der Motor ist sehr leistungsstark.
The powerful machine works fast.
Die leistungsstarke Maschine arbeitet schnell.
powerful synonyms
What's the difference between powerful, high-powered, strong, robust, potent, and mighty
very powerful, mostly about equipment
ENA high-powered motor drives industrial machines; 'high-powered' highlights top-level capacity.
ENA strong motor can lift heavy loads, but 'strong' focuses on force rather than sheer capacity.
Advanced: broader words
sturdy and reliable rather than high-powered
ENA robust vacuum cleaner lasts long under heavy use; focus is on durability as well as power.
strong in effect, e.g. medicine or a drink
ENThe drug is potent and works in small doses; 'potent' stresses effectiveness.
literary: very great in strength
ENThe mighty river carved the valley — 'mighty' sounds lofty or poetic.
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What does powerful mean?
having great strength or speed, e.g. an engine or computer
How do you pronounce powerful?
powerful is pronounced [ˈpaʊəf(ə)l].
How is powerful used in a sentence?
Der Motor ist sehr leistungsstark. Translation: The engine is very powerful.
Is powerful part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, powerful can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is powerful part of Household Appliances vocabulary?
Yes, powerful can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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