tåliga

Tåliga is the plural form of the Swedish adjective tålig, which means durable, sturdy or resistant to wear, damage, or adverse conditions. The term is commonly used to describe objects, materials, equipment, and clothing that can withstand routine use or harsh environments. It can also appear in phrases that specify resistance to a particular factor, such as predictable weather or cold.

Etymology and forms: tålig derives from the verb tåla, meaning to endure or tolerate. The related noun tålighet denotes durability or resilience. The adverbial form is tårligt, and the compound adjectives such as vattentålig (water‑resistant) or frosttålig (frost‑resistant) are widely used in technical and consumer contexts. The word tåliga is used when describing multiple nouns (e.g., tåliga material, tåliga skor).

Usage and nuance: In everyday Swedish, tålig emphasizes practical durability rather than aesthetic qualities. It is common in product descriptions, manuals, and consumer guidance. While tålig can describe people insofar as they display resilience or endurance, it is more frequently applied to objects. Phrases such as tåligt material or tålig mot kyla illustrate its use to convey robustness against a specified condition.

Related terms: Synonyms include hållbar, slitstark, and motståndskraftig. The noun form, tålighet, denotes durability or endurance. An opposite would be bräcklig or skör, used to describe fragility or lack of durability.

See also: durability terms in product labeling and material science, and comparative discussions of resilience in design and engineering.