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Pronunciation / Transliteration: perseverare
"Bisogna perseverare per raggiungere i propri obiettivi."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success.
"Despite the numerous setbacks, the research team resolved to persevere until they found a solution." - 2
To maintain a purpose, commitment, or belief under adverse conditions.
"She had to persevere through years of rigorous training before making the national team."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'perseverare', formed from 'perseverus' meaning 'very strict or earnest', combining 'per-' (thoroughly) and 'severus' (severe, earnest). Entering the English language in the late 14th century via Old French, the term originally retained a sense of abiding strictly by a course, later evolving to denote steadfast persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Persevere" is said worldwide
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persévérer
Transliteration: persévérer
"Il faut persévérer pour réussir dans la vie."
durchhalten
Transliteration: durchhalten
"Man muss durchhalten, auch wenn es schwer wird."
perseverare
Transliteration: perseverare
"Bisogna perseverare per raggiungere i propri obiettivi."
perseverar
Transliteration: perseverar
"Hay que perseverar a pesar de las dificultades."
perseverar
Transliteration: perseverar
"Devemos perseverar para superar os obstáculos."
डटे रहना
Transliteration: date rehna
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"मुश्किलों के बावजूद हमें अपने लक्ष्य पर डटे रहना चाहिए।"
坚持不懈
Transliteration: jiān chí bù xiè
Script: 中文汉字
"只要坚持不懈，我们就能克服困难。"
인내하다
Transliteration: innaehada
Script: 한국어 한글
"어려움 속에서도 인내해야 합니다."
忍耐する
Transliteration: nintai suru
Script: 日本語
"どんな困難があっても忍耐しなければならない。"
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