haltbar
Translation
durable, long-lasting, non-perishable, tenable
Examples
Diese Schuhe sind sehr haltbar.
These shoes are very durable.
Die Milch ist nicht mehr haltbar.
The milk is no longer good (has expired).
Ist diese Theorie noch haltbar?
Is this theory still tenable?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is durable ((sth.)) is durable These shoes are very durable.
((sth.)) is no longer good ((sth.)) has expired The milk is no longer good.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beständig, dauerhaft, stabil; Antonyms: zerbrechlich (fragile), vergänglich (perishable)
Etymology
From the verb 'halten' (to hold, to last) + the suffix '-bar' (-able). So, literally 'last-able' or 'hold-able'.
Memory Tips
If something can 'halten' (hold) its condition for a long time, it is 'haltbar'.