German word

bleibend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈblaɪ̯bənt/

Meaning

  • adjectivepermanent

Example

Die Schäden sind bleibend.

The damage is permanent.

Illustration for bleibend (permanent)

More examples

Der Vorfall hinterließ bleibende Zweifel.

The incident left lasting doubts.

Core concept

Something stays in force or remains present over time instead of being temporary.

Common phrases

  • bleibende Folgen

    lasting consequences

  • bleibende Veränderung

    permanent change

  • bleibende Spuren

    indelible traces

Similar words

dauerhaft: Able to endure for a long time without being damaged or altered.
permanent: Existing continuously for a very long time, possibly without an end.
anhaltend: Persisting continuously rather than stopping or fading quickly.
nachhaltig: Having lasting effects that continue to shape later results.

Definition in German

nicht vorübergehend; auf längere Zeit wirksam oder vorhanden.

Word origin

The form bleibend comes from bleiben with the participial ending -end, linking the adjective to the idea of remaining.

Usage tips

  • Bleibend contrasts naturally with vorübergehend, while dauerhaft is a more general everyday alternative for permanent.

Other meanings

  • lastingadjective
  • long-termadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • bleibhaftenduringadjective
  • das Bleiberechtright of residencenoun

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