English–German

“persistence” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌdaʊ̯ɐ/

Example

Zum Lernen braucht man oft viel Ausdauer.

Learning often requires considerable persistence.

Illustration for Ausdauer (persistence)

How to say “persistence” in German

“Persistence” in German is Ausdauer.

A student returns to a difficult task day after day instead of stopping when progress becomes slow.

Full entry for Ausdauer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ausdauer

Beim Sprachenlernen zahlt sich Ausdauer aus.

Persistence pays off when learning languages.

Tips for using Ausdauer

  • Ausdauer covers both mental persistence and physical stamina, whereas Geduld focuses more narrowly on waiting calmly.

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