solide
Translation
solid, sturdy, reliable, sound
Examples
Das ist ein solides Haus.
That is a solid house.
Er hat eine solide Ausbildung.
He has a sound education.
Das Unternehmen hat solide Finanzen.
The company has solid finances.
Grammar Patterns
solide + Noun (attributive) a solid ~ ein solides Fundament
sth. is solide (predicative) sth. is solid Das Haus ist sehr solide.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fest (firm), stabil (stable), robust; Antonyms: instabil (unstable), wackelig (wobbly)
Etymology
From Latin 'solidus' meaning 'solid, firm'. It's a direct cognate of the English word 'solid'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'solid'. It applies to physical objects (a solid house), abstract concepts (a solid plan), and finances (solid finances).