blivende

Blivende is a Danish term that functions as an adjective or present participle meaning lasting, enduring, or permanent. It describes states, conditions, or phenomena expected to continue for a long time or indefinitely. Formed from the verb blive (to become) plus the present-participle suffix -ende, blivende often appears in formal or technical language to characterize durable relationships, effects, or arrangements.

Common usages include phrases such as et blivende forhold (a lasting relationship), blivende konsekvenser (lasting consequences), or en blivende løsning (an enduring solution). The nuance of blivende emphasizes continuity into the future rather than merely long duration; it implies persistence and stability.

In everyday Danish, speakers may use synonyms such as varig or vedvarende depending on the context. Blivende tends to appear in law, policy, philosophy, and academic writing, as well as in descriptive prose aiming at precision about future persistence.

Etymologically, the word is a compound of blive "to become" and the participial suffix -ende, aligning with similar formations in other Scandinavian languages. Related terms include varig (lasting), vedvarende (persistent), and permanent (permanent). The term is primarily used in Danish, with similar forms appearing in related Scandinavian varieties. See also: present participles in Danish grammar, durable concepts in philosophy, and policy language referring to enduring states.