die Fliehkraft

1.

the centrifugal force

Opposite: Schwerkraft
(Lit.: "fleeing force")
Examples
  • Das Zusammenspiel von Schwerkraft und Fliehkraft hält die Erde in ihrer Bahn.
  • The interplay of gravity and centrifugal force is what keeps earth in its orbit.
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How many meanings does the German word 'Fliehkraft' have?

Fliehkraft has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the centrifugal force.

What is the gender of 'Fliehkraft'?

die

What is the plural of 'Fliehkraft'?

die Fliehkräfte

What is 'Fliehkraft' related to?

The word 'Fliehkraft' is related to fliehen and Kraft.

Where can I learn more about 'Fliehkraft'?

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Craft vs Kraft – False Friends Explained
We'll take a look at the false friends "craft" and "Kraft" and how they got so confusing. And we'll explore the family of "Kraft" a bit and learn cool new words.
Vocab: die Kraft, kräftig, die Stärke, die Schwerkraft, KFZ
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