triftig

valid, cogent, sound, weighty (argument or reason)

English translations

  1. 01

    capable

  2. 02

    efficient

  3. 03

    thrifty

Word details

German meaning
Ein stichhaltiger und überzeugender Grund.
English meaning
Valid
Synonym
stichhaltig, überzeugend, fundiert
German example
Er hatte einen triftigen Grund für seine Entscheidung.
English example
He had a valid reason for his decision.
Comparative
triftigerSuperlative: am triftigsten

Example sentences with “triftig”

  1. Das ist ein triftiger Grund für die Verspätung. (That is a valid reason for the delay.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'triftig' a common adjective in German?

Yes, 'triftig' is frequently used in formal or legal contexts to describe arguments or reasons that carry significant weight or are logically sound.