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sturdy

sturdy

Meaning of sturdy

English

strong and solid, not easily broken

Deutsch

stark, belastbar und langlebig

sturdy

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈstɜːdi/
American English
/ˈstɝdi/

sturdy with German translation

sturdy usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The table is sturdy and can take a lot.

Der Tisch ist robust und hält viel aus.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

We need a sturdy bag for the trip.

Wir brauchen eine robuste Tasche für die Reise.

sturdy synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sturdy, strong, solid, durable, robust, well-built, heavy-duty, and rugged

🇬🇧English

General word for strong.

B2very often

ENThe bed has a strong frame that won't sag.

🇬🇧English

Solid, heavy, well made.

B2very often

ENThey bought a solid oak table rather than a veneered one.

🇬🇧English

Lasts a long time.

B2often

ENChoose a durable table if you expect heavy everyday use.

R
🇬🇧English
robust

Strong and resilient; a bit formal.

B2often

ENThey selected a robust shelving unit for the garage.

W
🇬🇧English
well-built

Well made, well constructed.

B2rare word

ENThey bought a well-built wardrobe that won't fall apart.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

Made for hard use: tools, bags.

B2often

ENThey installed a heavy-duty workbench in the garage.

R
🇬🇧English
rugged

Made for rough conditions.

B2rare word

ENThe rugged bench is ideal for an outdoor patio.

🇬🇧English

Steady, won't wobble or tip.

B2often

ENMake sure the ladder is stable before climbing it.

🇬🇧English

Hard, doesn't give under pressure.

B2often

ENThe sofa has firm cushions that keep their shape.

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sturdy meaning: what does it mean?

strong and solid, not easily broken

sturdy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

sturdy is pronounced as /ˈstɜːdi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

sturdy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Der Tisch ist robust und hält viel aus. Translation: The table is sturdy and can take a lot.

Is sturdy part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?

Yes, sturdy can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is sturdy part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, sturdy can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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