bleibendem

Bleibendem is a form of the German adjective bleibend, meaning lasting or enduring, used to describe something that remains over time. Grammatically, bleibend is the present participle of bleiben (to stay, to remain) and functions as an adjective. The specific form bleibendem appears in the dative singular masculine or neuter, for example dem bleibendem Zustand or mit bleibendem Sinn. It can also occur in the dative plural after a weak ending, but in everyday use the singular dative bleibendem is most common.

Etymology and usage. Bleibend derives from bleiben with the adjectival suffix -end, a productive formation in German that yields meanings tied to ongoing or permanent characteristics. The form bleibendem is often found in literary or formal prose, especially when describing enduring qualities, states, or concepts. It is used attributively to modify a noun in place, time, or sense, as in bleibender Wert, oder bleibender Zustand, where the definite article or other determiner may influence the exact ending.

Noun form and variations. In addition to the attributive adjective, German also uses the noun das Bleibende to denote “the permanent” or “the enduring thing.” This noun is capitalized and acts as a substantive rather than an inflected adjective. The word bleibendem itself is not typically used as a standalone noun; its role is primarily as an inflected form of the attributive adjective or as part of a prepositional phrase in the dative case.

Notes. Bleibend/bleibendem is common in philosophical, aesthetic, and religious contexts where permanence, memory, or lasting values are discussed. Its equivalents in English include enduring, lasting, permanent, or persistent.