# bärenstark

bärenstark is a German adjective meaning “strapping”.

## In other languages

- Русский: разг. здоровый как медведь, здоровый как бык

## Meanings

1. strapping, strong as an ox, strong as a bear
   - Er war ein Hüne von einem Mann und bärenstark. — He was a great hulk of a man and strong as an ox.
2. _colloquial_ terrific
   - ein bärenstarkes Buch — a terrific book
3. husky
   - Der Mann ist bärenstark, er hob mühelos den Schrank hoch.

## Examples

- Ich bin bärenstark. — I'm as strong as a bear.

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