Gewalt Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gewalt" is used as noun with the meaning of "violence", "force" or "power".

Essential properties of "Gewalt"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Gewalt
  • Plural: die Gewalten

Meanings of "Gewalt" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Violence, force, power"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Gewalt auf den Straßen nimmt zu.Violence on the streets is increasing.
  2. Wir müssen Gewalt in jeder Form ablehnen.We must reject violence in every form.
  3. Die Polizei wendete Gewalt an, um die Situation unter Kontrolle zu bringen.The police used force to bring the situation under control.

2.) "Legitimate authority or power"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Gewalt liegt beim Volk.The power lies with the people.
  2. Er hat die Gewalt über das Unternehmen übernommen.He has taken over control of the company.
  3. Die drei Gewalten im Staat sind Legislative, Exekutive und Judikative.The three powers in the state are legislative, executive, and judiciary.

3.) "Intensity or force of a natural phenomenon"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Sturm tobte mit unglaublicher Gewalt.The storm raged with incredible force.
  2. Die Gewalt des Wassers riss die Brücke mit sich.The force of the water swept the bridge away.
  3. Die Explosion hatte eine enorme Gewalt.The explosion had enormous power.
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