beständig
Translation
constant, stable, durable, steady
Examples
Das Wetter ist hier sehr beständig.
The weather here is very stable.
Dieses Material ist beständig gegen Hitze.
This material is resistant to heat.
Grammar Patterns
to be beständig to be stable/constant The situation remains beständig.
beständig gegen+4 resistant to sth. This paint is beständig against rain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: constant, stable, durable; Antonyms: unstable, changeable
Etymology
From 'Bestand' (existence, stock) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Related to 'bestehen' (to exist, endure). It implies having the quality of lasting existence.
Memory Tips
Something that can 'stand' ('stehen') the test of time has 'Bestand' (existence) and is therefore 'beständig' (stable, durable).