die Standhaftigkeit
Translation
steadfastness, fortitude, constancy, perseverance
Examples
Sie bewies große Standhaftigkeit in der Krise.
She showed great steadfastness in the crisis.
Seine Standhaftigkeit war bewundernswert.
His fortitude was admirable.
Grammar Patterns
to show steadfastness ((Standhaftigkeit beweisen)) He showed steadfastness in this situation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Beharrlichkeit, die Ausdauer; Antonyms: der Wankelmut, die Nachgiebigkeit
Etymology
From the adjective 'standhaft' (steadfast) + the suffix '-igkeit', which forms nouns denoting a quality.
Memory Tips
Imagine the quality of being able to 'stand' firm ('standhaft') in the face of challenges.