The ability to do work or overcome resistance
Mwanariadha huyo ana nguvu nyingi sana katika miguu yake.
— That athlete has a lot of strength in his legs.
Nguvu ya upepo ilivunja matawi ya mti.
— The strength of the wind broke the tree branches.
Mental or emotional ability to cope with challenges
Alionyesha nguvu kubwa baada ya kufiwa na mzazi wake.
— She showed great fortitude after losing her parent.
Nguvu ya moyo wake ilimsaidia kushinda ugonjwa.
— The strength of his heart helped him overcome the illness.
The ability to produce an effect or have influence
Serikali ina nguvu ya kutoa maamuzi muhimu.
— The government has the power to make important decisions.
Nguvu ya kuvutia kati ya sayari zinaweka mfumo wa jua katika usawa.
— The gravitational force between planets keeps the solar system in balance.
The degree of intensity or magnitude of something
Nguvu ya tetemeko la ardhi ilikuwa 5.2 kwenye kipimo cha Richter.
— The intensity of the earthquake was 5.2 on the Richter scale.
Nguvu ya rangi ya ubao huo inapungua kwa jua.
— The intensity of the paint color on that board fades in the sun.