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Persevering and determined in sticking with something, without being discouraged by difficulties, resistance, or setbacks.
Obwohl die Aufgabe sehr schwierig war, arbeitete er beharrlich weiter, bis er eine Lösung fand.
Although the task was very difficult, he kept working persistently until he found a solution.
The adjective 'beharrlich' (persistent) is closely related to the verb 'beharren' (to insist). 'Auf etwas beharren' means to insist on an opinion or demand. So 'beharrlich' describes the quality of staying with something perseveringly.
Er beharrte auf seinem Standpunkt.
He insisted on his point of view.
'Beharrlich' (persistent/persistently) is very often used as an adverb to describe how an action is carried out. In that case, it remains unchanged with the verb.
Sie fragte so lange beharrlich nach, bis sie eine Antwort bekam.
She kept asking persistently until she got an answer.
Common verbs that are combined with 'beharrlich' (persistently) are 'ein Ziel verfolgen' (to pursue a goal), 'an etwas arbeiten' (to work on something), 'etwas fordern' (to demand something), or also 'schweigen' (to remain silent).
Der Detektiv verfolgte die Spur beharrlich.
The detective pursued the lead persistently.
The word usually has a positive meaning and emphasizes perseverance and determination. It describes an admirable tenacity, not just stubbornness.
Dank seiner beharrlichen Arbeit hat er das Projekt erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
Thanks to his persistent work, he successfully completed the project.
consistent
'konsequent' and 'beharrlich' both describe someone not giving up right away. The difference lies in the focus. 'konsequent' fits when someone stays true to a plan, rule, or principle. 'beharrlich' fits especially when someone keeps going despite difficulties or resistance. A 'konsequent' person, then, does not simply change course. A 'beharrlich' person sticks with something even when it becomes difficult.
Lea bleibt beharrlich, obwohl sie schon mehrere Absagen bekommen hat.
Lea remains persistent, even though she has already received several rejections.
Wegen der neuen Regeln arbeitet das Team konsequent nach demselben Plan.
Because of the new rules, the team consistently works according to the same plan.