der Durchhaltewillen
Translation
perseverance, stamina, willpower to persevere
Examples
Sie zeigte großen Durchhaltewillen.
She showed great perseverance.
Ohne Durchhaltewillen schafft man das nicht.
You can't do it without the will to persevere.
Sein Durchhaltewillen ist bewundernswert.
His perseverance is admirable.
Grammar Patterns
((Durchhaltewillen)) haben to have perseverance He has great perseverance.
((Durchhaltewillen)) zeigen to show perseverance She showed her perseverance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: endurance, persistence, tenacity
Etymology
A compound of 'durchhalten' (to persevere, to hold out) and 'Wille' (will). Literally the 'will to hold through'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Wille' (will) required to 'durchhalten' (hold out through) a challenge.