volharding

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌfɔlˈɦar.dəŋ/

Noun[edit]

volharding (uncountable)

  1. perseverance

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

volharding f (plural volhardingen)

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

Descendants[edit]

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