adjective
durable, shelf-stable
B1
Adjective: haltbar = durable; also shelf-stable (keeps well, esp. food). Top senses: long-lasting material quality and food conservation. Grammar: gradable (haltbarer, am haltbarsten), commonly attributive or predicative. Antonym verderblich. Usage: on labels 'mindestens haltbar bis' indicates shelf life; can refer to packaging and manufactured goods. Often used in consumer contexts.
Examples
Diese Konserven sind mehrere Jahre haltbar.
These cans are shelf-stable for several years.
Das Brot blieb länger haltbar, weil der Bäcker ein neues Rezept benutzte.
The bread remained durable for longer because the baker used a new recipe.
Das Material ist sehr haltbar und hält lange.
The material is very durable and will last a long time.
Details
Mnemonics
picture a sealed jar with a big label 'haltbar' meaning it will last a long time
sounds like 'halt bar' — imagine a bar that holds (halts) weight
Notes
Used both for physical durability (materials) and for food expiry/shelf life. Comparative forms are possible (haltbarer, am haltbarsten).