longevity
die Langlebigkeit, die Langlebigkeiten
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longevity
The quality of living for a long time or remaining functional and preserved over an extended period.
Die Langlebigkeit dieser Waschmaschine rechtfertigt ihren hohen Preis.
The longevity of this washing machine justifies its high price.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Langlebigkeiten |
| genitive | der Langlebigkeit |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Langlebigkeit | die Langlebigkeiten |
| accusative | die Langlebigkeit | die Langlebigkeiten |
| dative | der Langlebigkeit | den Langlebigkeiten |
| genitive | der Langlebigkeit | der Langlebigkeiten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Langlebigkeit' (longevity) consists of 'lang' (long), 'lebig', and the suffix '-keit'. The suffix '-keit' turns the adjective 'langlebig' (long-lasting) into a noun referring to a quality.
Die Langlebigkeit des Materials ist besonders beeindruckend.
The longevity of the material is particularly impressive.
Common collocations are 'auf Langlebigkeit ausgelegt sein' (to be designed for longevity), 'hohe Langlebigkeit' (high longevity), and 'die Langlebigkeit gewährleisten' (to ensure longevity). The word is used particularly often with products, materials, and technical devices.
Diese Schuhe sind auf Langlebigkeit ausgelegt.
These shoes are designed for longevity.
When specifying whose longevity is meant, 'von' (of) followed by the dative is often used.
Die Langlebigkeit von Solaranlagen hängt auch von ihrer Wartung ab.
The longevity of solar panels also depends on their maintenance.
