kraft
|kraft|
B1
🇺🇸
/kræft/
🇬🇧
/krɑːft/
strength, strong paper
Etymology
Etymology Information
'kraft' originates from German, specifically the word 'Kraft', where 'Kraft' meant 'power' or 'strength'.
Historical Evolution
'Kraft' was borrowed into English from German, retaining its meaning of 'power' or 'strength'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'power' or 'strength', but over time it evolved to also refer to a type of strong paper in English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of strong, brown paper used for making bags and wrapping packages.
The package was wrapped in kraft paper.
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Noun 2
a German word meaning 'power' or 'strength', often used in English to refer to skill or expertise in a particular area.
He has a real kraft for woodworking.
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Last updated: 2025/03/31 10:00