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solid

adjectiveadjektiv

sturdy, solid · sound, dependable · hearty, substantial

EtymologyOpphav

gjennom fransk; fra latin solidus ‘massiv’ through French; from Latin solidus ‘massive’

Senses and Example SentencesBetydning og bruk

  1. som tåler mye;
    massiv (II, 2)massive;
    slitesterkhard-wearing, durable, long-lasting
    which stands up to a lot;
    massivemassiv (II, 2);
    hard-wearingslitesterk
    • en solid planke a sturdy plank
    • solide sko stout shoes
  2. kraftig (1)powerful, strong, røsligburly, strapping, powerfully built powerful, strongkraftig (1), burly, strappingrøslig
    • en solid gubbe a burly old fellow
  3. næringsriknutritious, nourishing, nutrient-rich;
    kraftig (4)nourishing, rikelig
    nutritiousnæringsrik;
    nourishingkraftig (4), ample
    • et solid måltid a hearty meal
  4. pålitelig og dyktig reliable and capable
    • en solid kar a dependable fellow
    • en solid fagmann a highly capable professional
  5. grundigthorough · thoroughly, vel underbygd thoroughgrundig, well founded
    • en solid vitenskapelig produksjon a solid body of scholarly work
    • solide kunnskaper sound knowledge
  6. med trygg, god økonomi with secure, healthy finances
    • et solid firma a financially sound company