volharding

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch volharding, from Middle Dutch volherdinge. Equivalent to volhard +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌfɔlˈɦar.dəŋ/

Noun

volharding (uncountable)

  1. perseverance

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch volherdinge. Equivalent to volharden +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌvɔlˈɦɑr.dɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: vol‧har‧ding

Noun

volharding f (plural volhardingen)

  1. persistence, perseverance
    De volharding der herinnering — The persistence of memory

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: volharding
  • → West Frisian: folhurdinge (calque)
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