stamina / perseverance
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stamina / perseverance
The ability to continue a difficult, strenuous, or lengthy activity over a long period of time without giving up; endurance.
Einen Marathon zu laufen erfordert enormes Durchhaltevermögen.
Running a marathon requires enormous stamina.
This long word can be broken down well: it consists of the separable verb 'durchhalten' (to keep going, to stick something out until the end) and 'das Vermögen' (the ability). So it literally means the ability to keep going.
Sein unglaubliches Durchhaltevermögen hat ihm geholfen, die schwere Krankheit zu besiegen.
His incredible perseverance helped him overcome the serious illness.
You can combine 'Durchhaltevermögen' (stamina/perseverance) with certain verbs. Common phrases are: 'Durchhaltevermögen haben' (to have stamina/perseverance), 'Durchhaltevermögen beweisen' (to prove/show perseverance), or 'Durchhaltevermögen zeigen' (to show perseverance). You also say that a task 'Durchhaltevermögen erfordert' (requires stamina/perseverance).
Bei diesem Projekt müssen wir echtes Durchhaltevermögen beweisen.
With this project, we have to show real perseverance.
The word is used for both physical and mental effort. It describes endurance in sports as well as patience with a lengthy work project or with studying.
Ohne ihr Durchhaltevermögen hätte sie ihr Jurastudium nie abgeschlossen.
Without her perseverance, she would never have completed her law degree.
strength / force
'die Kraft' and 'das Durchhaltevermögen' can both describe someone managing difficult situations. 'Kraft' is more general: it can be physical, but it can also mean inner or emotional strength. 'Durchhaltevermögen' is more precise when someone keeps going over a longer period of time and does not give up. When it is about a difficult moment, 'Kraft' often fits. When it is about a long effort, 'Durchhaltevermögen' sounds more natural.
Für die Prüfung brauche ich viel Durchhaltevermögen, weil ich jeden Abend lernen muss.
For the exam, I need a lot of perseverance because I have to study every evening.
Nach der schlechten Nachricht braucht er viel Kraft, um ruhig zu bleiben.
After the bad news, he needs a lot of strength to stay calm.