Also means
heartily, with force
Usage Note
Kräftig as an adverb describes an action performed with strength or energy. Kräftig rühren means to stir vigorously. Also used in culinary instructions (kräftig würzen — season well) and to express a large degree: kräftig zuschlagen (hit hard).
Examples
"Sie schüttelte ihm kräftig die Hand zur Begrüßung."
Natural Translation
She shook his hand vigorously in greeting.
Literal Translation
She shook him vigorously the hand on-greeting.
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