hartnäckige

Hartnäckige is a German adjective that translates to persistent, stubborn, or tenacious in English. It is used to describe a person, animal, or even an abstract concept that displays a strong and unwavering resolve or resistance to change. For example, one might describe a hartnäckige illness as one that is difficult to cure, or a hartnäckige person as someone who refuses to give up on their goals. The term can carry both positive and negative connotations depending on the context. In a positive sense, it implies determination and resilience, while in a negative sense, it can suggest obstinacy or inflexibility. The etymology of the word can be traced back to the Old High German "hartnackig," which is believed to derive from "hart" (hard) and "nack" (neck), evoking an image of something unyielding.