adjectiveadverb

stabil

stable

Es beschreibt etwas, das fest bleibt, sich nicht leicht bewegt und nicht schnell kaputtgeht.

The German word "stabil" is an adjective meaning stable, steady, or solid.

It originates from Latin stabilis, meaning firm or standing firm.

Similar words in German include:

  • fest (firm, solid)
  • robust (robust, sturdy)
  • beständig (consistent, durable)

Differences:

  • stabil emphasizes structural firmness and resistance to change or collapse.
  • fest often refers to physical firmness or tightness.
  • robust suggests strength and durability, often in adverse conditions.
  • beständig highlights endurance over time, especially regarding reliability.

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Examples

Diese Konstruktion wirkt sehr stabil.adjective

This construction appears very stable.

Trotz des starken Regens blieb seine gesundheitliche Lage in den letzten Tagen stabil.adjective

Despite the heavy rain, his health situation remained stable over the last few days.

Auch auf unebenem Boden steht der Tisch stabil.adjective

The table is stable even on uneven ground.

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