Afrikaans edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌfɔlˈɦar.dəŋ/

Noun edit

volharding (uncountable)

  1. perseverance

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌvɔlˈɦɑr.dɪŋ/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: vol‧har‧ding

Noun edit

volharding f (plural volhardingen)

  1. persistence, perseverance
    De volharding der herinnering[1] — The persistence of memory

Descendants edit

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