stärken
strengthen
to make stronger
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What's the difference between stärken / kräftigen / festigen / verstärken / intensivieren / straffen
Emphasizes physical or general strengthening, giving more power and vigor.
Means making something more solid, stable, or secure; often used for relationships, positions, or knowledge.
Usually means increasing an existing effect, force, or intensity.
Focuses on increasing the intensity, frequency, or depth of a process rather than simply making something stronger.
Often means making something tighter, firmer, or more compact; it can also refer to processes or schedules.
Means making something harder, more resistant, or less sensitive; it often sounds more technical or physical.
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stärken means strengthen. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce stärken
/ˈʃtɛʁkn̩/
stärken translation
strengthen
stärken transcription
/ˈʃtɛʁkn̩/
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stärken meaning: what does it mean?
stärker machen
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