sterk

Meaning

Adj

1. strong, having physical strength
2. concentrated, strong, powerful in taste
3. implausible, improbable
4. (Germanic) strong, pertaining to strong verbs
5. (Germanic) strong, pertaining to strong nouns, strong declension

Noun

Ellipsis of sterkedrank.

Verb

1. (first-person,form-of,indicative,present,singular) inflection of sterken:
2. (form-of,indicative,present,second-person,singular) inflection of sterken:
3. (form-of,imperative) inflection of sterken:

Pronounced as (IPA)

/stɛrk/

Etymology

From Middle Dutch starc, sterc, from Old Dutch stark, from Proto-Germanic *starkaz.

Sentences

Over het geheel genomen zijn wij sterk voorstander van hervormingen .

As a whole, we are strong supporters of reform.

De deksel van de kist had een sterk slot , maar we konden de scharnieren snel forceren .

The lid of the chest had a strong lock, but we were able to force the hinges quickly.

Wij hebben een uit vier partijen bestaande coalitie met een sterk liberale inslag .

We have a four-party government with strong liberal elements.