dranbleiben
stay · stick with · stay at it
The German word "dranbleiben" is a separable verb composed of "dran" (colloquial for "an" meaning "at" or "to it") and "bleiben" (meaning "to stay" or "remain"). It literally means "to stay on it."
Meaning:
- To keep at something
- To persist or persevere
- To stay focused or keep following up
Similar words:
- weitermachen (to continue)
- durchhalten (to persevere)
- fortfahren (to proceed)
Difference:
"Dranbleiben" emphasizes persistence and maintaining attention on a task or goal, often with the connotation of not giving up despite difficulties. "Weitermachen" simply means to continue, without necessarily implying perseverance; "durchhalten" stresses endurance, often through hardship; "fortfahren" is more formal and neutral, meaning simply to proceed.
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Examples
Wir müssen unbedingt dranbleiben.verb
We absolutely have to stay on it.
Sie blieb trotz der Schwierigkeiten dran.verb
She stuck with it despite the difficulties.
Bleibst du auch nach dem ersten Misserfolg dran?verb
Will you stay at it even after the first failure?
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