Tåligt

Tåligt is a Swedish adjective meaning durable, sturdy or resistant to wear and stress. It describes objects and materials that can withstand use, weather, or other challenging conditions. The neuter singular form tåligt is commonly used with ett-noun phrases or in predicative clauses, for example: Ett tåligt verktyg klarar tufft bruk. Det här huset är tåligt.

Etymology and grammar: The adjective tålig comes from the verb tåla, to tolerate or endure, and the related noun tålighet means tolerability or endurance. Inflection follows standard Swedish patterns: positive tålig, comparative tåligare, superlative tåligast; neuter singular tåligt; plural tåliga. Definite forms align with regular adjective declension (tåliga verktyg, det tåliga huset).

Usage and nuance: Tåligt emphasizes resilience under stress or wear over time, rather than merely long life. It is commonly used about tools, equipment, construction, textiles, and vehicles. In everyday language it can describe a person metaphorically, meaning patient or enduring, though such usage is less frequent and other words like uthållig are common. It is distinct from hållbar, which often focuses on general viability or sustainability.

Related terms and notes: The noun tålighet (tolerability, endurance) is used in medical, safety, and product-label contexts to describe how much stress or adverse conditions something can tolerate. Synonyms include hållbar and robust; antonyms include ömtålig, and in some contexts bräcklig for objects that are easily damaged.