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.
endurance
Both words describe the ability to continue with a strenuous or lengthy task. „Ausdauer“ particularly emphasizes remaining capable of performing over a longer period without tiring quickly. „Durchhaltevermögen“ emphasizes more strongly not giving up despite difficulties or setbacks. Depending on the focus, either word may be appropriate.
Für den langen Umbau braucht sie viel Durchhaltevermögen und darf trotz der Rückschläge nicht aufgeben.
She needs a lot of perseverance for the lengthy renovation and must not give up despite the setbacks.
Für den langen Lauf braucht sie viel Ausdauer und darf nicht zu schnell ermüden.
She needs a lot of endurance for the long-distance run and must not tire too quickly.
