robust
Translation
robust, sturdy, strong, tough
Examples
Das ist ein robustes Material.
That is a robust material.
Er hat eine robuste Gesundheit.
He has robust health.
Grammar Patterns
to be robust robust sein Das Material ist sehr robust.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stabil (stable), kräftig (strong), widerstandsfähig (resistant); Antonyms: zerbrechlich (fragile), schwach (weak)
Etymology
From Latin 'robustus' (strong, oaken), from 'robur' (oak, strength). It's a cognate in many languages.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'robot' being 'robust'. The words sound similar and the concept fits.