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durable

durable

Meaning of durable

long-lasting

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British English/ˈdjʊərəbl/
American English/ˈdʊrəbəl/
Russian transcription[ˈprot͡ɕnɨj]
durable
durable - прочный
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durable with Russian translation

durable usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Этот прочный плащ согревал меня во время дождливой прогулки.

This durable coat kept me warm on the rainy walk.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Они тестировали прочный стол на царапины и вмятины.

They tested the durable table for scratches and dents.

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durable belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

durableпрочный
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

durable synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between durable / sturdy / long-lasting / robust / tough / wear-resistant

🇬🇧English
durable

the base term meaning able to withstand wear and use over time

A1Often

This jacket is durable and will last several seasons.

Эта куртка прочная и прослужит несколько сезонов.

🇬🇧English

emphasizes solidity and stability rather than long-term wear

A2Very Often

The table is sturdy and won't wobble.

Стол прочный и не качается.

🇬🇧English

emphasizes duration of life or effect rather than toughness

A2Often

This battery is long-lasting and holds charge well.

Эта батарея долговечна и хорошо держит заряд.

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🇬🇧English
robust

stresses ability to resist strain or shock; used for systems and products

B2Often

They built a robust machine for the factory.

Они построили надежную/устойчивую машину для фабрики.

🇬🇧English

informal/neutral term for hard to break or damage

A2Very Often

This phone is tough and survived the fall.

Этот телефон крепкий и пережил падение.

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🇬🇧English
wear-resistant

technical term for resisting abrasion and wear

B2Rarely

The floor has a wear-resistant coating for heavy traffic.

Пол имеет износостойкое покрытие для большой проходимости.

🇬🇧English

broad term for high force or capacity; applied to materials it suggests high strength

A1Very Often

The rope is strong enough to hold the load.

Веревка достаточно прочная, чтобы выдержать груз.

🇬🇧English

implies massiveness, compactness or dependable construction

A2Very Often

The bench is solid and won't break easily.

Лавка крепкая и не сломается легко.

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🇬🇧English
resilient

emphasizes ability to recover shape or function after stress

B2Often

The material is resilient and springs back after bending.

Материал упругий и возвращается в форму после сгибания.

🇬🇧English

designed for strong, industrial or demanding use

B1Often

We need heavy-duty gloves for this job.

Нам нужны прочные/для тяжелых условий перчатки для этой работы.

W
🇬🇧English
well-made

emphasizes good construction or craftsmanship rather than material properties

B1Often

The coat is well-made and should wear well.

Пальто хорошо сшито и должно носиться долго.

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How to pronounce durable and what this word means

durable translation: прочный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce durable

/ˈdjʊərəbl/

durable translation

прочный

durable examples

This durable coat kept me warm on the rainy walk.

durable transcription

/ˈdjʊərəbl/, /ˈdʊrəbəl/

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durable meaning: what does it mean?

long-lasting

durable pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

durable is pronounced as /ˈdjʊərəbl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

durable definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

This durable coat kept me warm on the rainy walk. Translation: Этот прочный плащ согревал меня во время дождливой прогулки.

Is durable part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, durable (прочный) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is durable part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, durable (прочный) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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