aus|harren
Translation
to persevere, to hold out, to endure
Examples
Sie mussten im Sturm ausharren.
They had to hold out in the storm.
Wir harren hier aus, bis Hilfe kommt.
We will hold out here until help comes.
Grammar Patterns
to hold out/persevere ((in sth.)) to persevere in a place or situation They held out in the cold.
Similar Words
Synonyms: durchhalten, standhalten; Antonyms: aufgeben
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out, through) and 'harren' (to wait, to tarry). It literally means 'to wait it out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'out' (aus) in a 'harsh' (sounds like harren) situation and having to persevere.