anhaltend
persistent
Etwas dauert lange und hört nicht schnell auf.
The German word "anhaltend" is an adjective meaning "persistent", "continuous", or "lasting". It comes from the verb "anhalten", where "an" is a prefix meaning "on" or "at", and "halten" means "to hold". Together, "anhalten" means "to continue" or "to last".
Similar words:
- andauernd – lasting, continuous
- dauerhaft – durable, permanent
- ständig – constant, continual
Differences:
- anhaltend implies something ongoing without interruption, often emphasizing endurance over time.
- andauernd is similar but can be slightly more neutral regarding intensity.
- dauerhaft suggests something designed to last permanently or for a very long time.
- ständig implies something happens repeatedly or continuously but can include interruptions.
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Examples
Der Regen ist heute anhaltend stark.adverb
The rain is persistently strong today.
Die Belastung bleibt anhaltend hoch.adverb
The strain remains persistently high.
Sein Husten war anhaltend und seine Mutter machte sich Sorgen.adjective
His cough was persistent and his mother was worried.
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