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sterkte

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Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: sterk‧te

Etymology 1

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From Middle Dutch stercte, sterkede. Equivalent to sterk +‎ -te.

Noun

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sterkte f (plural sterkten or sterktes)

  1. strength
  2. (optics) optical power, refractive power

Interjection

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sterkte

  1. expression used to wish someone the strength to persevere whatever hardship they are experiencing (usually illness, or the death of a loved one)
    Gecondoleerd met het verlies van je opa. Heel veel sterkte!
    I'm sorry to hear you lost your grandpa. Wishing you lots of strength!
  2. good luck

Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

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sterkte

  1. inflection of sterken:
    1. singular past indicative
    2. (dated or formal) singular past subjunctive

Anagrams

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