Ståndfast

Ståndfast is a Swedish adjective describing something that is firm, steadfast, or immovable, either physically fixed or figuratively unyielding. It can refer to a person who does not yield under pressure, as well as to an object or position that remains stable or unchanged. The term is applicable in contexts ranging from personal resolve to descriptions of objects that are securely anchored.

Etymology and related forms: The word is a compound of stå (to stand) and fast (fixed). The related noun ståndfasthet denotes steadfastness or immovability, used in more formal or literary contexts to express the quality of being steadfast.

Usage: In everyday language, it is common to say someone var ståndfast i sina principer (was steadfast in their principles) or att hållas ståndfast mot påtryckningar (to remain steadfast against pressure). In written Swedish, ståndfasthet is often employed to convey resilience, constancy, or unwavering stance across a broader field of meaning.

See also: ståndfasthet, orubblig, stadig.