Tartósabb

Tartósabb is a Hungarian adjective used in the comparative form of tartós, meaning more durable or longer-lasting. It is employed to compare the durability of two or more things—such as products, materials, or effects. For example, Ez a cipő tartósabb, mint a másik modell, indicating one item has greater durability than the other.

Formation and usage: The comparative is formed by adding the suffix -abb to tartós, yielding tartósabb. Hungarian adjectives do not change for gender, number, or case in this construction, so tartósabb can modify singular or plural nouns (tartósabb cipő, tartósabb cipők). It is typically used with a comparison particle like mint (e.g., mint a) or in phrases such as “a … a tartósabb megoldás.”

Etymology and related forms: Tartós derives from the base tartó/tartani (to hold) and the suffix -ós, which creates adjectives denoting a lasting or holding quality. The noun tartósság means durability or durability as a concept. Related forms include tartósan (durably) and terms like ellenállóbb or kopásálló that convey greater resilience in specific contexts.

Usage notes: Tartósabb emphasizes a higher degree of durability, applicable to physical endurance, shelf life, or resilience to wear. In marketing or product descriptions it is common to contrast models or materials (e.g., tartósabb anyag, tartósabb kivitel), while choosing a synonym may better fit nuance in a given context.