🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

standhaft

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈʃtantˌhaft

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Standfast/ˈstænd.fæst/
adjectiveverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Er blieb standhaft in seinen Überzeugungen."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Firmly established; steadfast.

    "Despite the challenges, she remained standfast in her beliefs."
As verb
  1. 1

    To stand firm or remain resolute.

    "He decided to standfast against the pressure to conform."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'standfast' originates from Middle English 'standfast', which combines 'stand' from Old English 'standan' meaning to remain in a position, and 'fast' from Old English 'fæst', meaning firm or secure. Historically, it has evolved to convey a sense of steadfastness and resilience.

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