tragfähig
Translation
load-bearing, stable, viable, sound
Examples
Die Brücke muss tragfähig sein.
The bridge must be load-bearing.
Wir brauchen ein tragfähiges Konzept.
We need a viable concept.
Grammar Patterns
to be tragfähig (load-bearing/viable) The concept is tragfähig.
Similar Words
stabil, belastbar, solide; Antonyms: instabil, unhaltbar
Etymology
Composed of 'tragen' (to carry, to bear) and '-fähig' (able). Literally 'able to carry'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that is 'able' ('-fähig') to 'carry' ('tragen') a heavy load, like a strong bridge.