wytrwanie

Wytrwanie is a Polish noun meaning perseverance or endurance, the sustained effort to continue despite difficulties over an extended period. It emphasizes ongoing commitment rather than a single act of strength and is used in everyday speech, journalism, and academic writing to describe someone’s capacity to persevere.

Etymology: the term is derived from the verb wytrwać, meaning to endure or to last, with the nominalizing suffix -anie. Depending on context, it can refer to the process of enduring or to the result of persistent effort.

Usage and nuance: in psychology and pedagogy, wytrwanie is regarded as a component of resilience and long-term motivation. In sports, work, and personal life, it is valued as a factor contributing to achievement over time. Common expressions include wytrwanie w trudnych warunkach or wytrwanie mimo przeciwności.

Distinctions: wytrwałość denotes the trait or quality of being persistent; wytrzymałość refers more to physical stamina or durability; cierpliwość denotes patience, which may accompany wytrwanie but is not synonymous with it.

See also: wytrwałość, wytrzymałość, cierpliwość, determinacja.