persistent / perennial
ausdauernd – ausdauernder – am ausdauerndsten
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persistent
Persisting over a long period without giving up quickly. A persistent person continues pursuing a goal despite difficulties.
Sie ist sehr ausdauernd und trainiert jeden Morgen für den Marathon.
She is very persistent and trains every morning for the marathon.
lasting
Continuing or not letting up for a long time.
Der ausdauernde Regen ließ den Fluss über die Ufer treten.
The persistent rain caused the river to overflow its banks.
perennial
In botany: living for several years and growing new shoots each year; perennial.
Für das Beet wählte sie ausdauernde Pflanzen, die jedes Frühjahr neu austreiben.
For the flower bed, she chose perennial plants that grow new shoots every spring.
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'Ausdauernd' (persistent) belongs to the word family of 'ausdauern' (to persevere / to endure) and 'Dauer' (duration). The word family helps you recognize the connection to continuing or lasting for a long time.
Wer eine Sprache lernen will, muss ausdauernd üben.
Anyone who wants to learn a language has to practice persistently.
For people, 'ausdauernd' (persistent) is often used with activities in which someone keeps going over a longer period, such as training, working, learning, or practicing.
Der ausdauernde Läufer verbesserte seine Zeit jedes Jahr.
The persistent runner improved his time every year.
When 'ausdauernd' (persistent) refers to rain, wind, or another natural phenomenon, it describes something that continues for a long time. When it refers to people, it describes a persistent way of working or acting.
Der ausdauernde Wind erschwerte die Überfahrt.
The persistent wind made the crossing difficult.
