persistence / stubbornness
die Hartnäckigkeit, die Hartnäckigkeiten
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persistence
The quality of continuing to pursue a goal with determination over a long period despite difficulties.
Dank ihrer Hartnäckigkeit hat sie den schwierigen Fall gelöst.
Thanks to her persistence, she solved the difficult case.
stubbornness
Firmly sticking to an opinion or behavior even when others argue against it or expect a change; this often comes across as negative or obstinate.
Seine Hartnäckigkeit, den Fehler nicht einzugestehen, ärgerte alle.
His stubbornness in refusing to admit the mistake annoyed everyone.
stubbornness
The quality of something that persists for a long time or is difficult to remove.
Die Hartnäckigkeit der Flecken überraschte mich.
The stubbornness of the stains surprised me.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hartnäckigkeiten |
| genitive | der Hartnäckigkeit |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Hartnäckigkeit | die Hartnäckigkeiten |
| accusative | die Hartnäckigkeit | die Hartnäckigkeiten |
| dative | der Hartnäckigkeit | den Hartnäckigkeiten |
| genitive | der Hartnäckigkeit | der Hartnäckigkeiten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Hartnäckigkeit' (persistence / stubbornness) is derived from 'hartnäckig' (persistent / stubborn) using the suffix '-keit'. This suffix turns a quality into an abstract noun.
Seine Hartnäckigkeit bei der Suche nach einer Lösung beeindruckte das ganze Team.
His persistence in searching for a solution impressed the whole team.
In its positive sense, 'Hartnäckigkeit' (persistence) is often used with verbs such as 'zeigen' (to show), 'beweisen' (to demonstrate), or 'etwas verfolgen' (to pursue something). It is particularly common when talking about a goal, a solution, or a difficult task.
Mit großer Hartnäckigkeit verfolgte sie ihr Ziel trotz vieler Rückschläge.
She pursued her goal with great persistence despite many setbacks.
The meaning is often negative when 'Hartnäckigkeit' (stubbornness) involves refusing to acknowledge a mistake or holding firmly to a demand or an opinion. Context clues include 'nicht einsehen' (to refuse to acknowledge something), 'nicht nachgeben' (to refuse to give in), or 'trotz aller Argumente' (despite all the arguments).
Seine Hartnäckigkeit, trotz aller Argumente nicht nachzugeben, machte die Verhandlungen schwierig.
His stubbornness in refusing to give in despite all the arguments made the negotiations difficult.
