voortduuren
Voortduuren is a Dutch verb meaning to continue, persist, or endure over time. It describes processes, events, or conditions that keep going beyond a given point and suggests ongoing duration rather than a single moment.
Etymology and usage: The verb combines the prefix voort- (forward, onward) with duren (to last). It is
Tenses and forms: The past tense can be formed as duurde voort or voortduurde, depending on style.
Examples and nuance: Examples include De onderhandelingen duren voort ondanks de tegenslagen (The negotiations continue in
Related terms and contrasts: Voortduuren is related to duren (to last), voortgaan (to proceed), and voortgaand/voortdurend