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's a cognate of the English word "solid" and shares the same core meanings of being physically strong or financially/argumentatively sound.