Also means
energy to act
Usage Note
Tatkraft literally fuses Tat (deed) and Kraft (force) to mean energetic initiative. The related adjective tatkräftig describes vigorous, hands-on people, as in tatkräftige Unterstützung. Rarely pluralised.
Examples
"Mit großer Tatkraft baute sie das Unternehmen auf."
Natural Translation
With great drive she built up the company.
Literal Translation
With great drive built she the company up.
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