Uthålliga

Uthålliga is a Swedish adjective meaning enduring, persistent, or durable. It describes people, animals, or things that have stamina, resilience, or lasting quality. The term derives from the verb uthålla or hålla, with the prefix ut- indicating outward effort or completion; together they convey holding out or enduring. The related noun is uthållighet, endurance or stamina.

Grammatically, uthålliga is used as the plural form of the adjective when describing plural nouns (for example, uthålliga människor or uthålliga egenskaper). The singular form is uthållig (en uthållig person). The comparative is uthålligare and the superlative is uthålligast. The adverbial form is uthålligt.

Usage notes and context: uthålliga describes both people and non-human things that persist under pressure or over time, as well as objects designed to last. It is commonly found in sports, work, science, and everyday language to emphasize resilience and durability. In Swedish, related concepts include uthållighet (endurance, stamina) and tålighet (tolerance or sturdiness); synonyms include uthållsam and tålig, though each term carries slightly different nuance regarding persistence, tolerance, or robustness.

See also: uthållighet, tålighet, uthållsam.