udholde

Udholde is a verb in Danish that means to endure, withstand, or persevere through hardship or a period of time. It is used to describe both physical conditions, such as cold or hunger, and longer processes, such as waiting, a difficult project, or an extended period of strain. In everyday Danish, a more common construction for the same idea is the separable phrasal verb at holde ud, but udholde can appear in more formal or literary contexts.

Etymology and cognates: The word is formed from ude meaning “out” and holde meaning “to hold,” and it is related to similar North Germanic forms in neighboring languages. Cognates appear across Danish, Norwegian, and other Nordic languages, reflecting a shared heritage for the notion of holding out against adversity.

Usage and forms: The noun form udholdenhed denotes endurance or stamina, while udholdende can function as an adjective meaning enduring or persistent. Typical collocations include udholde en storm (to endure a storm) and udholde vinteren eller den lange ventetid (to endure winter or a long waiting period).

Relation to related terms: Udholde belongs to a semantic field that includes tåle (to tolerate), modstå (to resist), and gennemføre (to carry through). It is often used in contexts emphasizing resilience and the capacity to continue despite difficulties.

See also: Endurance, Perseverance, Tåle, Modstå, Hold out.