Beharrungswille
persistence, determination to persist
noun be-HAR-rungs-vil-le Rare
Usage Note
Beharrungswille is the conscious, volitional side of perseverance — the active decision to keep going despite obstacles. More intentional than Ausdauer (endurance) or Beharrlichkeit (steadfastness); points to willful staying power.
Examples
"Nur durch ihren Beharrungswillen konnte sie das Studium abschließen."
Natural Translation
Only through her determination to persist could she finish her studies.
Literal Translation
Only through her persistence-will could she the studies complete.
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Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
- Beständigkeit constancy, steadiness, consistency
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