English–German

“unyielding” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯zɐn/

Example

Er hat einen eisernen Willen.

He has an unyielding will.

Illustration for eisern (unyielding)

How to say “unyielding” in German

“Unyielding” in German is eisern.

A will that stays rigid under pressure, like iron that does not bend.

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

Example sentences with eisern

Trotz Rückschlägen zeigte sie eisernes Durchhaltevermögen.

Despite setbacks, she showed unyielding perseverance.

Tips for using eisern

  • For an object made of iron, German normally uses aus Eisen rather than eisern; eisern is especially common in phrases such as eiserner Wille.

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