volharding

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch volharding, from Middle Dutch volherdinge. Equivalent to volhard +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌfɔlˈɦar.dəŋ/

Noun

volharding (uncountable)

1. perseverance

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch volherdinge. Equivalent to volharden +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌvɔlˈɦɑr.dɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: vol‧har‧ding

Noun

volharding f (plural volhardingen)

1. persistence, perseverance

   De volharding der herinnering^[1] — The persistence of memory

Descendants

• Afrikaans: volharding
• → West Frisian: folhurdinge (calque)