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“sturdy” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁoˈbʊst/

Example

Ich habe ein robustes Handy gekauft.

I bought a sturdy phone.

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How to say “sturdy” in German

“Sturdy” in German is robust.

A tool keeps working after hard use, knocks, weather, and changing conditions.

Full entry for robust: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with robust

Die Kamera ist robust gegen Stöße.

The camera is resistant to impacts.

Tips for using robust

  • German robust also describes software, methods, and people, so English sturdy is often too narrow as a translation.

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