uthållig

Uthållig is a Swedish adjective meaning able to endure over time, persistent in effort, or long-lasting. It is used to describe people who keep going despite difficulties, as well as processes, systems, or materials that resist wear and maintain function under strain. In English, the word is commonly translated as enduring, persistent, or durable.

Origin and related forms: The term is formed from the prefix ut- (out, through) and the verb håll, from hålla (to hold or endure), with the adjectival suffix -ig. The related noun uthållighet means endurance or stamina.

Usage and nuance: Uthållig often describes personal qualities such as perseverance and stamina, for example, “Hon är mycket uthållig i sina studier” (She is very persistent in her studies). It can also describe objects or designs that withstand long use, e.g., “ett uthålligt material” (a durable material). The word emphasizes sustained effort over time rather than a single act.

Related words: Uthållande is another adjective form, and uthållighet is the noun. Synonyms include tålig, hållbar (durable), and, in some contexts, envis (stubborn). The nuance differs from hållbar (durable in a physical sense) and tålig (resilient to attack or strain) in its focus on perseverance and endurance.

See also: Uthållighet; Hållbarhet; Tålighet.