long-lasting / long-lived
langlebig – langlebiger – am langlebigsten
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long-lasting
Functioning, durable, or usable over a long period and therefore not needing to be replaced quickly.
Wir kaufen lieber langlebige Geräte, auch wenn sie etwas mehr kosten.
We prefer to buy long-lasting appliances, even if they cost a little more.
long-lived
Having a long lifespan; living for many years or an unusually long time.
Schildkröten gelten als besonders langlebig.
Tortoises are considered particularly long-lived.
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In „langlebig“ (long-lasting / long-lived), you can recognize „lang“ (long) and the stem „leb-“ from „leben“ (to live). This connection helps you associate the word with a long lifespan.
Wir suchen eine langlebige Pflanze für unseren Garten.
We are looking for a long-lived plant for our garden.
Pay attention to the noun that „langlebig“ (long-lasting / long-lived) describes: With appliances and materials, it refers to how long they can be used. With animals and plants, it refers to their actual lifespan.
Die Firma verwendet langlebige Materialien für ihre Gartenmöbel.
The company uses long-lasting materials for its garden furniture.
Manche Papageien sind so langlebig, dass sie ihre Besitzer überleben.
Some parrots are so long-lived that they outlive their owners.
With products, typical collocations include „robust und langlebig“ (robust and long-lasting), „langlebige Qualität“ (long-lasting quality), and „langlebige Produkte“ (long-lasting products). You often find them in product descriptions and buying recommendations.
Für den täglichen Gebrauch brauchen wir eine Tasche, die robust und langlebig ist.
For everyday use, we need a bag that is robust and long-lasting.
