resistant / resilient
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durable
The quality of a material or object being robust, long-lasting, and resistant to external influences such as pressure, wear, or damage.
Für Arbeitskleidung wird ein besonders widerstandsfähiger Stoff verwendet.
A particularly durable fabric is used for work clothing.
resilient
The quality of a person being mentally or physically strong and able to cope well with difficult situations or illnesses.
Trotz der vielen Rückschläge erwies sie sich als erstaunlich widerstandsfähig.
Despite the many setbacks, she proved to be surprisingly resilient.
resistant
The quality of organisms, such as plants or bacteria, being resistant to diseases, pests, or certain environmental conditions.
Diese neue Rosensorte ist sehr widerstandsfähig gegen Mehltau.
This new rose variety is very resistant to powdery mildew.
The adjective is made up of 'der Widerstand' (resistance) and 'fähig' (able/capable). So it literally describes the ability to offer resistance or withstand something.
Dieses Material ist extrem widerstandsfähig und langlebig.
This material is extremely durable and long-lasting.
The adjective is very often used with the preposition 'gegen' (against) and the accusative. This construction describes what something or someone is resistant to.
Manche Bakterienstämme sind gegen viele Antibiotika widerstandsfähig.
Some bacterial strains are resistant to many antibiotics.
In connection with people, 'widerstandsfähig' (resilient) often describes mental strength, that is, the ability to deal with crises and stress. This is also referred to as resilience.
Kinder aus schwierigen Verhältnissen sind oft überraschend widerstandsfähig.
Children from difficult backgrounds are often surprisingly resilient.
steady / resistant
Beständig and widerstandsfähig can both be used for materials that withstand external influences. Beständig tends to refer to a specific influence such as moisture or wear, while widerstandsfähig emphasizes general robustness and durability. Use beständig for a specific property and widerstandsfähig for resistance to several kinds of stress.
Der Stoff ist widerstandsfähig und hält Druck, Reibung und häufiges Waschen aus.
The fabric is durable and withstands pressure, friction, and frequent washing.
Der Stoff ist besonders beständig gegen Feuchtigkeit und trocknet schnell.
The fabric is particularly resistant to moisture and dries quickly.
