Zähigkeit
tenacity, toughness, dogged persistence
noun TSAE-ikh-kyte Rare
Usage Note
Zähigkeit (from zäh = tough, viscous) describes an almost physical quality of stubbornly holding on through adversity, without the positive connotation of Beharrlichkeit. It can be admiring or neutral depending on context.
Examples
"Mit bewundernswerter Zähigkeit kämpfte sie sich durch das Studium."
Natural Translation
With admirable tenacity she fought her way through her studies.
Literal Translation
With admirable toughness she fought herself through the studies.
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
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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