solid
Translation
solid, sturdy, sound, reliable
Examples
Das ist ein solides Argument.
That is a sound argument.
Er baute ein solides Haus.
He built a sturdy house.
Sie hat eine solide Ausbildung.
She has a solid education.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) solid, sound, sturdy The company has a solid financial basis.
Similar Words
stabil (stable), fest (firm), robust (robust), zuverlässig (reliable). Antonyms: instabil (unstable), wackelig (wobbly).
Etymology
Borrowed from French "solide", from Latin "solidus" meaning "firm, whole, solid". It's a direct cognate of English "solid".
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English "solid", making it very easy to remember its core meaning of being firm and reliable.