steadfastness / resistance
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steadfastness
The quality of remaining constant, reliable, and unchanged over a long period of time, especially with regard to feelings, character, or convictions.
Ihre Freundschaft zeichnete sich durch große Beständigkeit aus.
Their friendship was marked by great steadfastness.
This noun is derived from the adjective 'beständig' (constant/durable). The ending '-keit' turns an adjective into a noun that describes the quality or state. 'Beständig' itself comes from the verb 'bestehen' (to exist/continue).
Die Beständigkeit seiner Meinung war beeindruckend.
The steadfastness of his opinion was impressive.
The meaning can be recognized from the context. If people are talking about feelings, character, or relationships, the abstract meaning (m01) is intended. If it is about materials, colors, or weather, the technical resistance (m02) is intended.
Die Beständigkeit der Farbe gegen Sonnenlicht ist sehr gut.
The color's resistance to sunlight is very good.
In technical contexts, 'Beständigkeit' (resistance/durability) is often used in compound words, e.g. 'Witterungsbeständigkeit' (weather resistance), 'Hitzebeständigkeit' (heat resistance), or 'Säurebeständigkeit' (acid resistance).
Für Gartenmöbel ist eine hohe Witterungsbeständigkeit wichtig.
High weather resistance is important for garden furniture.
In connection with people and relationships, people often speak of 'emotionaler Beständigkeit' (emotional stability), 'der Beständigkeit der Gefühle' (the constancy of feelings), or 'Beständigkeit im Charakter' (steadfastness in character).
In einer Krise zeigt sich die wahre Beständigkeit einer Partnerschaft.
In a crisis, the true steadfastness of a partnership becomes apparent.
change
'die Veränderung' and 'die Beständigkeit' are clear opposites. 'Veränderung' means that something becomes different. This can concern a situation, a feeling, a plan, or a person's life. 'Beständigkeit' means that something remains the same and reliable over a longer period of time. The word fits especially with character, feelings, convictions, or fixed habits. If you want to emphasize movement and something new, you say 'Veränderung'. If you want to emphasize calm, stability, and reliability, you say 'Beständigkeit'.
In schwierigen Zeiten schätzt das Team die Beständigkeit seiner Chefin.
In difficult times, the team appreciates their boss's steadfastness.
Für den neuen Job nimmt Frau Kaya eine große Veränderung in Kauf.
For the new job, Ms. Kaya accepts a major change.