sterkte

== Dutch == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈstɛrk.tə/ Hyphenation: sterk‧te === Etymology 1 === From Middle Dutch stercte, sterkede, from Old Dutch *sterkitha, from Proto-West Germanic *starkiþu. By surface analysis, sterk +‎ -te. ==== Noun ==== sterkte f (plural sterkten or sterktes, no diminutive) strength Synonym: kracht (optics) optical power, refractive power ===== Derived terms ===== ==== Interjection ==== sterkte expression used to wish someone the strength to persevere whatever hardship they are experiencing (usually illness, or the death of a loved one) good luck === Etymology 2 === See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. ==== Verb ==== sterkte inflection of sterken: singular past indicative (dated or formal) singular past subjunctive === Anagrams === ketters, streekt, strekte