Utholdenlig

Utholdenlig is a Norwegian adjective meaning able to endure or withstand over time. It describes things that are durable and persistent, as well as people who show perseverance under pressure. The term carries a sense of lasting quality rather than temporary toleration.

The word is formed from the verb utholde or uthold, meaning to endure or withstand, plus the suffix -lig, which in Norwegian yields adjectives indicating a characteristic or capacity. Together they convey the idea of durability or endurance across conditions.

In engineering and material science, utholdenlig describes materials and products with high fatigue resistance or long service life. In psychology or everyday speech it can characterize a person who remains steadfast through challenges. In sustainability contexts it signals long-term viability.

Related terms include bestandig (durable, steady) and vedvarende (lasting, persistent). Utholdenhet denotes endurance or stamina. Be aware of a related but different word, utholdelig, which means bearable or tolerable rather than enduring.

Use of the term may vary with dialect and register, but it is understood in standard Norwegian to express lasting resilience in objects and people.