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kräftigen

strengthen; build up (muscles)

verb KREFT-i-gen Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

kräftigen means to build or increase strength through targeted exercise. Common in physiotherapy and personal training: die Rückenmuskulatur kräftigen (to strengthen the back muscles). Reflexive: sich kräftigen (to gain strength over time).

Examples

"Die Übungen sollen gezielt die Kniemuskulatur kräftigen."

Natural Translation

The exercises are designed to specifically strengthen the knee muscles.

Literal Translation

The exercises shall specifically the knee-musculature strengthen.

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