stamina
Translation
stamina, endurance, staying power
Examples
You need a lot of stamina to run a marathon.
You need a lot of stamina to run a marathon.
He doesn't have the mental stamina for this job.
He doesn't have the mental stamina for this job.
Grammar Patterns
to have stamina to possess endurance You need a lot of stamina to run a marathon.
stamina ((for sth.)) / ((to do sth.)) endurance for an activity He lacks the stamina to finish the race.
Similar Words
Synonyms: endurance, resilience, staying power
Etymology
From Latin 'stamen' meaning 'thread of life', related to 'stare' (to stand). The idea of having the strength to stand for a long time.
Memory Tips
Think of 'staying power' or the ability to 'stand' a challenge for a 'minute' or more. 'Sta-mina' sounds like 'stand a minute'.