durable
/ˈdjʊərəbl/adjective
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टिकाऊ, मज़बूत, लंबे समय तक चलने वाला
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likely to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker
टिकाऊ, मज़बूत, लंबे समय तक चलने वाला
- These shoes are cheap but durable.
- a durable peace
- Steel is a durable material for building bridges.
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- Buy a durable school bag that will last the whole year.
- Plastic chairs are cheap and durable in the monsoon.
Synonyms lasting long-lasting sturdy
Opposite fragile flimsy short-lived
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durable + noun
Describes goods that last a long time without damage: durable cloth, durable goods.
लंबे समय तक बिना क्षति के चलने वाली वस्तुओं का वर्णन करता है: durable cloth, durable goods।
- Jute bags are cheap and durable.
- He bought a durable pair of boots.
durable goods (economics)
In economics, durable goods are items such as cars and fridges that last for years. Their opposite is non-durable or consumable goods.
अर्थशास्त्र में durable goods वे वस्तुएँ हैं जो वर्षों चलती हैं, जैसे कार और फ़्रिज। इनका विपरीत non-durable या उपभोग्य वस्तुएँ हैं।
- Sales of consumer durables rise before Diwali.
durable (relationships, peace)
For abstract things, it means lasting: durable peace, a durable friendship.
भावात्मक चीज़ों के लिए इसका अर्थ टिकाऊ है: durable peace, a durable friendship।
- Both countries wanted a durable peace.
durability (noun)
The noun is durability. It is uncountable and followed by 'of': the durability of the paint.
Noun durability है। यह uncountable है और इसके बाद 'of' आता है: the durability of the paint।
- Steel is chosen for its durability.
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adverb + durable
extremelyhighlyremarkablylessmore
- Teak furniture is extremely durable.
durable + noun
goodsfabricmaterialpeacesolution
- The fabric is soft yet durable.
durable and + adjective
cheaplightwaterproofstrong
- These bags are light and durable.
consumer + durables
televisionwashing machinerefrigeratorscooter
- The shop sells consumer durables on easy instalments.
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- The school bought durable benches that would last twenty years.
विद्यालय ने टिकाऊ बेंच खरीदीं जो बीस साल चलेंगी।
- Radhika chose a durable phone cover.
राधिका ने एक टिकाऊ फ़ोन कवर चुना।
- Refrigerators and washing machines are durable goods.
फ़्रिज और वॉशिंग मशीन टिकाऊ उपभोक्ता वस्तुएँ हैं।
- A durable agreement needs trust on both sides.
टिकाऊ समझौते के लिए दोनों पक्षों में विश्वास चाहिए।
- Plastic is cheap but not always durable.
प्लास्टिक सस्ता है पर हमेशा टिकाऊ नहीं होता।
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✗ This shirt is very durable for two years.
✓ This shirt has lasted for two years; it is very durable.
Durable describes a quality, not a period; use 'last' for time.
Durable गुण बताता है, अवधि नहीं; समय के लिए 'last' का प्रयोग करें।
✗ The durable of this bag is excellent.
✓ The durability of this bag is excellent.
After 'the ... of', a noun is needed: durability.
'The ... of' के बीच noun चाहिए: durability।
✗ The table is more durabler.
✓ The table is more durable.
Long adjectives form the comparative with 'more', not -er.
लंबे विशेषण का comparative 'more' से बनता है, -er से नहीं।
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These adjectives all concern lasting, but in different ways.
ये विशेषण टिकने से जुड़े हैं, पर अलग-अलग ढंग से।
Able to last a long time without wearing out.
बिना घिसे लंबे समय तक चलने में सक्षम।
- Durable boots.
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dur·able