Massiv
Example: Das Gebäude wurde aus massivem Stein gebaut und ist sehr stabil.
Definition
"Massiv" describes something that is solid, heavy, and substantial in structure or composition, often implying durability and strength, as in a building made of solid stone that is very stable.
Etymology
The word "massiv" comes from the Latin 'massivus,' meaning massive or substantial. It entered German through French 'massif,' originally referring to a large, compact mass or body. Did you know? The term often conveys the sense of something impressively large and solid.
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"Massiv" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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