German word

haltbar

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaltbaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectivegood

Example

Ist diese Milch noch haltbar?

Is this milk still good?

Illustration for haltbar (good)

More examples

Die Marmelade ist ungeöffnet haltbar.

The jam keeps if unopened.

Core concept

A carton or object remains usable rather than spoiling or wearing out over time.

Common phrases

  • ungeöffnet haltbar

    keeps unopened

  • bei Raumtemperatur haltbar

    keeps at room temperature

Similar words

genießbar: Still safe and suitable for eating.
abgelaufen: Having passed its marked date and potentially unsafe to eat.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Lebensmittel oder Gegenstände, die ihre Qualität über eine gewisse Zeit behalten.

Word origin

Haltbar combines halten, 'to hold or keep', with the suffix -bar, meaning 'able to be', so it describes something that can be kept.

Usage tips

  • Haltbar refers to shelf life or durability, whereas gültig usually refers to the validity of tickets, documents, or agreements.

Other meanings

  • storableadjective
  • long-lastingadjective

Opposites

  • verderblichperishableadjective

Related words

  • Haltbarkeitshelf lifenoun
  • Haltbarkeitsdatumbest-before datenoun

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