endurance
die Ausdauer
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endurance
The ability to keep up a strenuous physical or mental activity over a long period of time without getting tired.
Ein Marathonlauf erfordert viel Training und Ausdauer.
Running a marathon requires a lot of training and endurance.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Ausdauer |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Ausdauer | – |
| accusative | die Ausdauer | – |
| dative | der Ausdauer | – |
| genitive | der Ausdauer | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'aus' and 'Dauer' (duration). It describes the ability to 'durchhalten' (to keep going / persevere) or 'aushalten' (to endure) an effort over a long duration.
Für diesen Job braucht man viel Geduld und Ausdauer.
For this job, you need a lot of patience and endurance.
'Ausdauer' is often used with the verbs 'haben' (to have), 'brauchen' (to need), 'zeigen' (to show), or 'beweisen' (to prove/demonstrate). Typical adjectives are 'große' (great), 'enorme' (enormous), or 'fehlende' (lacking) endurance.
Der Sportler bewies im Wettkampf große Ausdauer.
The athlete demonstrated great endurance in the competition.
As an abstract noun, 'Ausdauer' is used almost exclusively in the singular. A plural form ('die Ausdauern') is uncommon and is only used in very specific contexts.
Seine Ausdauer ist bewundernswert.
His endurance is admirable.
patience
Geduld and Ausdauer help you cope with a long or difficult situation. Geduld means remaining calm while waiting or when there are delays. Ausdauer is needed to continue a strenuous activity over a longer period of time.
Beim täglichen Training für den langen Lauf braucht sie Ausdauer.
Daily training for the long-distance run requires endurance.
Beim Warten auf die Ergebnisse des langen Trainings braucht sie Geduld.
While waiting for the results of the long training program, she needs patience.
