C1 adjective Formal to neutral. It is commonly used in everyday language, but also in more technical or analytical contexts.

robuust

/roʊˈbyst/

Ejemplos

1

De oude eik in het park is nog steeds erg robuust.

The old oak tree in the park is still very robust.

2

Hij heeft een robuuste gezondheid en wordt zelden ziek.

He has a robust health and rarely gets sick.

3

Deze machine is ontworpen om robuust en duurzaam te zijn.

This machine is designed to be robust and durable.

4

De economie toont een robuuste groei, ondanks de uitdagingen.

The economy shows robust growth, despite the challenges.

5

Haar robuuste persoonlijkheid hielp haar door moeilijke tijden.

Her robust personality helped her through difficult times.

Colocaciones comunes

robuuste gezondheid (robust health)
robuust systeem (robust system)
robuuste groei (robust growth)

How to Use It

Notas de uso

'Robuust' is an adjective and can be used to describe nouns in various contexts, from people and plants to objects, systems, and abstract ideas. It generally has a positive connotation, implying reliability and resilience.

Errores comunes

Confusing it with 'robotic' due to sound similarity; 'robuust' is about strength and health, not automatons.
Using it interchangeably with 'groot' (big) when the meaning is solely about size. 'Robuust' emphasizes strength and durability, not just dimensions.

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Origen de la palabra

From French 'robuste' (strong, solid), from Latin 'robustus' (oaken, strong), from 'robur' (oak, strength). The word entered Dutch in the 17th century.

Contexto cultural

The Dutch value durability and practicality, which aligns well with the concept of 'robuust'. You might hear it describing well-built infrastructure, reliable machinery, or a person with good, enduring health, reflecting an appreciation for things that last and perform well.

Truco para recordar

Visualize a very strong, healthy oak tree (robur is Latin for oak) that can withstand any storm. That tree is 'robuust'!

Preguntas frecuentes

3 preguntas

No, 'robuust' can refer to physical strength, health, objects, systems, and even abstract concepts like a robust economy or a robust personality. It implies resilience and sturdiness in various contexts.

'Sterk' is a more general term for 'strong'. 'Robuust' often carries an additional nuance of being sturdy, durable, resilient, or built to withstand challenges, especially over time. While often interchangeable, 'robuust' suggests a more inherent and enduring strength.

While not its primary usage, you could describe a 'robuuste smaak' (robust flavor) to mean a strong, full-bodied, or intense taste. However, for describing the quality or healthiness of food itself, terms like 'vers' (fresh) or 'gezond' (healthy) would be more common.

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