stabil
Translation
stable, sturdy, steady, constant
Examples
Die Brücke ist sehr stabil.
The bridge is very sturdy.
Sein Zustand ist jetzt stabil.
His condition is stable now.
Die Preise bleiben stabil.
The prices remain stable.
Grammar Patterns
as an adjective ((before a noun)) We need a stable government.
as a predicative adjective The situation is stable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fest, standfest, sicher; Antonyms: instabil, labil
Etymology
From Latin 'stabilis' (firm, stable). It is an international word, very similar to English 'stable'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English word 'stable'. Think of a horse stable, which must be a 'stabil' (sturdy) building.