Kraftigt

Kraftigt is a Swedish word that functions as an adverb and, as the neuter form of the adjective kraftig, expresses high intensity, degree, or force. It is used to describe actions, weather phenomena, flavors, and physical properties, signaling that something is strong, substantial, or forceful.

Etymology of kraftigt comes from kraft meaning power or strength, combined with the suffix -igt to form an adverbial or adjectives form. The word is closely related to kraftig, the standard adjective meaning strong or sturdy, and appears in similar forms in other Scandinavian languages.

Usage and examples are common across several domains. In weather and natural phenomena, it appears in sentences like det blåser kraftigt (it is blowing strongly) and det regnar kraftigt (it is raining heavily). When describing objects or constructions, kraftigt can modify nouns through the related adjective, as in en kraftig motor (a powerful engine) or en kraftig byggnad (a sturdy building). It can also modify verbs or adjectives to convey intensity, such as han reagerade kraftigt på kritiken (he reacted strongly to the criticism) or ett kraftigt argument (a forceful/compelling argument). In expressions about taste or impression, kraftig can describe strong flavors or scents, with kraftigt used when intensifying actions or processes.

See also: kraftig, adverbs formed with -t, Swedish usage of intensity words.