macht

Betekenis

1. (feminine) political power, control
2. (feminine) power, might, capability
3. (feminine) a power in international politics
4. (feminine) a military force, such as an army
5. (feminine) power (of multiplication)
6. (feminine) power (type of angel, ranking above archangel)

Geslacht

♀️ Vrouwelijk

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/mɑxt/

Etymologie

From Middle Dutch macht, from Old Dutch *maht, from Proto-West Germanic *mahti, from Proto-Germanic *mahtiz. Equivalent to mogen (“to may, to be allowed”) + -t (“verbal noun”).

Zinnen

Aan zijn wetgevende macht mag niet worden getornd.

We must not reduce its legislative power.