kräftiger

kräftiger is the comparative form of the German adjective kräftig, which means strong, robust, or powerful. It signals a higher degree of strength or intensity and can describe physical power as well as non-physical qualities such as flavor, color, sound, or effort.

Origin and grammar: kräftig derives from Kraft, meaning strength. The suffix -ig forms adjectives describing a quality, and the comparative is formed with -er to yield kräftiger. The superlative is am kräftigsten. In usage, kräftiger can appear in predicative sentences (er ist kräftiger) or in comparisons (er ist kräftiger als sein Bruder). It can also modify nouns in attributive position (ein kräftiger Mann, kräftige Farben, kräftiger Kaffee).

Common usages and examples:

- Er ist kräftiger als sein Bruder. (He is stronger than his brother.)

- Der Kaffee ist kräftiger geworden. (The coffee has become stronger.)

- Kräftige Farben wurden im Design verwendet. (Strong colors were used in the design.)

Notes: kräftiger often conveys not only physical strength but also heightened intensity or impact, including flavors, winds, or efforts. It is closely related to and often interchangeable with stärker in many contexts, though kräftig emphasizes overall strength and vigor more than mere force. The antonym is schwächer or kraftlos.

See also: kräftig (positive form), stärker (another comparative), am stärksten (superlative). In translations, kräftiger commonly corresponds to “stronger,” “more powerful,” or “more intense” depending on context.