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Maintaining a firm conviction or attitude and not letting pressure, difficulties, or temptations dissuade one from it.
Trotz aller Kritik blieb die Politikerin bei ihrer Meinung standhaft.
Despite all the criticism, the politician remained steadfast in her opinion.
The adjective 'standhaft' (steadfast) is derived from the noun 'der Stand' (stance/position). It literally describes a person who has a firm stance and does not easily change their position.
Der Zeuge blieb auch im Kreuzverhör standhaft bei seiner Aussage.
The witness remained steadfast in his statement even under cross-examination.
A very common and natural combination is 'standhaft bleiben' (to remain steadfast). This emphasizes that someone maintains their attitude over a longer period of time or despite resistance.
Obwohl alle gegen ihn waren, blieb er standhaft.
Although everyone was against him, he remained steadfast.
To express what someone is steadfast about, the preposition 'bei' followed by the dative is often used. Typical phrases are 'bei seiner Meinung bleiben' (to stick to one's opinion) or 'bei seiner Entscheidung bleiben' (to stick to one's decision).
Sie blieb standhaft bei ihrem Entschluss, das Unternehmen zu verlassen.
She remained steadfast in her decision to leave the company.
firm / fixed
'fest' and 'standhaft' can both have to do with a strong attitude or conviction. 'fest' mainly describes how strongly someone is convinced of something: they believe in it and do not doubt it. 'standhaft' additionally says that someone sticks to their position even though there is pressure, problems, or temptation. So you can be 'fest überzeugt' (firmly convinced), but 'standhaft' fits especially when someone does not give in. 'fest' often appears directly with words like 'überzeugt' or 'glauben', while 'standhaft' more often describes a person's behavior.
Trotz der Kritik bleibt Mehmet standhaft und ändert seine Meinung nicht.
Despite the criticism, Mehmet remains steadfast and does not change his mind.
Sie ist fest überzeugt, dass die Entscheidung richtig war.
She is firmly convinced that the decision was right.