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robust

/ʁoˈbʊst/· adjective

robust, sturdy

Robust — it survives a fall, a child and a camping trip.

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robuster
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am robustesten

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robust
sturdy

Der Koffer ist sehr robust.

The suitcase is very sturdy.

Word family

robustdie Robustheitrobustness, sturdinessdie Robustabohnerobusta bean (a hardy variety of coffee)

Common combinations

  • robust gebautsturdily built
  • ein robustes Materiala robust material
  • robust und leichtrobust and light

Similar & opposite

≈ Synonyms
stabilwiderstandsfähig

Real examples

  • Für Kinder braucht man robustes Spielzeug.You need sturdy toys for children.
  • Das Handy ist robuster, als es aussieht.The phone is sturdier than it looks.
  • Die Tasche ist robust und trotzdem leicht.The bag is robust and still light.

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