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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.
persistent / stubborn
Both words describe persistently sticking to a goal despite obstacles. “Beharrlich” usually sounds neutral or approving, while “hartnäckig” can also suggest being unyielding and sometimes annoying or unwilling to understand. For a positive description, “beharrlich” is often a good choice; for more forceful or ambiguous persistence, use “hartnäckig”.
Die beharrliche Studentin suchte weiter nach einer Lösung für ihre Aufgabe.
The persistent student continued looking for a solution to her exercise.
Der hartnäckige Verkäufer rief immer wieder an, obwohl ich abgesagt hatte.
The persistent salesperson kept calling even though I had declined.
