to stick with it / stay on the line
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to stick with it
To keep working persistently on something or toward a goal and not give up. It is a colloquial, separable verb.
Wenn du eine neue Sprache lernst, ist es wichtig, jeden Tag dranzubleiben.
When you're learning a new language, it's important to stick with it every day.
to stay on the line
To wait on the phone and not hang up, for example while you are being connected to someone.
Bleiben Sie bitte dran, ich verbinde Sie mit der zuständigen Abteilung.
Please stay on the line; I'll connect you to the responsible department.
'Dranbleiben' is a separable verb. The prefix 'dran' (short for 'daran') goes at the end of the main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Auch wenn es schwierig wird, bleibe ich dran.
Even if it gets difficult, I'll stick with it.
The verb 'dranbleiben' belongs to colloquial language. It sounds motivating and is often used in informal conversations or advice.
Komm, bleib dran, du schaffst das!
Come on, stick with it, you can do it!
When you want to say what you are sticking with, you use the preposition 'an' with the dative. The combination 'an etwas dranbleiben' (to stick with something) is very common.
Ich bleibe an diesem Projekt dran, bis es fertig ist.
I'll stick with this project until it's finished.
You can clearly recognize the meaning 'to wait on the phone' from the context. It is used almost only in phone conversations, often together with words like 'verbinden' (to connect), 'Leitung' (line), or 'Moment' (moment).
Einen Moment, bleiben Sie bitte dran, die Kollegin kommt gleich.
One moment, please stay on the line; my colleague will be with you shortly.
to continue
Both words work when someone continues with a difficult task. “Weitermachen” describes continuing in general, while “dranbleiben” additionally suggests persistent attention and consistently not giving up. Use “dranbleiben” when this perseverance is important, and “weitermachen” otherwise.
Trotz des ersten Fehlers bleibt Ben an der Aufgabe dran.
Despite the first mistake, Ben stuck with the task.
Trotz des ersten Fehlers macht Ben mit der Aufgabe weiter.
Despite the first mistake, Ben continued with the task.
