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resistant
Able to withstand harmful influences such as diseases, pests, or certain treatments. Especially common in biology and medicine.
Das Bakterium ist gegen mehrere Antibiotika resistent geworden.
The bacterium has become resistant to several antibiotics.
resistant
In a figurative sense, the quality of being unaffected by or unreceptive to something, for example criticism, advice, or temptations.
Er schien völlig resistent gegen gute Ratschläge zu sein.
He seemed completely resistant to good advice.
The adjective 'resistent' (resistant) is almost always used with the preposition 'gegen' (against/to) and the accusative. This pattern expresses what the resistance is directed against.
Diese neue Pflanzensorte ist resistent gegen viele Schädlinge.
This new plant variety is resistant to many pests.
'Resistent' (resistant) belongs to the word family of 'die Resistenz' (resistance). If you know the noun, you can more easily work out the meaning of the adjective.
Die Resistenz des Keims gegen das Medikament ist ein großes Problem.
The germ's resistance to the medication is a major problem.
In this meaning, you will find 'resistent' (resistant) very often in scientific or medical texts. It often describes the reaction of organisms to diseases, medications, or pesticides.
Forscher arbeiten an neuen Medikamenten für resistente Keime.
Researchers are working on new medications for resistant germs.
In the figurative sense, 'resistent' (resistant) is often combined with abstract nouns. Typical examples are 'resistent gegen Kritik' (resistant to criticism), 'resistent gegen Ratschläge' (resistant to advice), or 'resistent gegen Argumente' (resistant to arguments).
Mein Chef ist leider völlig resistent gegen neue Ideen.
Unfortunately, my boss is completely resistant to new ideas.
steady / resistant
Beständig and resistent both describe resistance to harmful influences. Beständig is the usual description for a material that withstands an influence such as water or chemicals; resistent is especially suitable for organisms or their insensitivity to diseases and treatments. The specific influence and the object affected determine which word to use.
Die Bakterien sind gegen dieses Medikament resistent und werden nicht ausreichend geschädigt.
The bacteria are resistant to this medication and are not harmed sufficiently.
Der neue Lack ist beständig gegen Wasser und schützt den Holztisch.
The new paint is resistant to water and protects the wooden table.
