persistent

pərˈsɪstənt
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Translation of persistent from English into Dutch

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Adjective

1.

determination

continuing firmly despite difficulties
  • She was persistent in her efforts to succeed.Ze was volhardend in haar pogingen om te slagen.
2.

enduring

continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
  • The persistent rain made the camping trip challenging.De aanhoudende regen maakte de kampeertrip uitdagend
3.

repetition

repeated frequently and annoyingly
  • His persistent questioning annoyed everyone.Zijn aanhoudende ondervraging irriteerde iedereen.
4.

technology

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not temporary, remains after program ends
TECH.
  • The persistent data was saved to the database.De permanente gegevens werden opgeslagen in de database.
5.

chemistry

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slow to break down chemically
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  • The persistent pesticide remained in the soil for years.Het persistent pesticide bleef jarenlang in de grond.
6.

plant

remaining attached beyond usual time
persistent
  • The persistent leaves stayed on the tree all winter.De persistente bladeren bleven de hele winter aan de boom.
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Expressions with persistent: examples in English and translations in Dutch

hardnekkig als onkruid
She was persistent as a weed in pursuing her goals.
doorzetten loont
She believes that persistent effort pays off in the long run.
aanhoudende wreedheid
voortdurende wreedheid
The persistent cruelty of the bully left lasting scars on the victim.
lastig als een mug
vervelend als een mug
Her little brother was persistent as a mosquito, always asking questions.
persistente organische verontreinigende stof
A persistent organic pollutant can accumulate in fish for years.
persistente vegetatieve toestand
vegetatieve toestand
The patient is in a persistent vegetative state.

Synonyms and analogies of persistent in English

Examples of persistent in a sentence

  • Persistent volunteers kept searching through the night.
  • Her persistent cough worried the doctors.
  • The persistent rumors eventually turned out to be true.
  • A persistent buzzing came from the alarm.
  • Her persistent reminders irritated the team.
  • The persistent connection ensured data integrity.

Translations of "persistent" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
aanhoudendprtp.

Efforts to improve engagement failed due to persistent poor attendance.

Pogingen om mensen meer te betrekken mislukten door de aanhoudend lage opkomst.

hardnekkigadj.

There was a persistent rapping sound that they couldn't ignore.

Er was een hardnekkig geklop dat ze niet konden negeren.

permanentadj.

These cookies are persistent, and usually have a lifespan of two years.

Deze cookies zijn permanent en hebben meestal een looptijd van twee jaar.

blijvendadj.

Recovery was slow due to the persistent low temperature after the accident.

Het herstel verliep langzaam door de blijvend lage lichaamstemperatuur na het ongeluk.

volhardendprtp.

We triumph by staying positive and persistent in difficult situations.

Wij triomferen door positief en volhardend te blijven in moeilijke tijden.

voortdurendadj.

The twitch in her arm was barely noticeable but persistent.

De spiertrek in haar arm viel bijna niet op, maar was wel voortdurend aanwezig.

langdurigadj.

Critics argue a persistent trade surplus may lead to trade tensions with partners.

Critici waarschuwen dat een langdurig handelsoverschot kan leiden tot handelsspanningen met partnerlanden.

koppigadj.

I must warn you, the men in my family are persistent.

Ik waarschuw u, de mannen in mijn familie zijn koppig.

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Other translations for persistent:

  • duurzaamadj.

persistent: Examples and translations in context

You can identify a hater by their persistent criticism and jealousy.

Je herkent een hater aan hun aanhoudende kritiek en jaloers gedrag.

He called the clinic for medical advice about his persistent cough.

Hij belde de kliniek voor medisch advies over zijn aanhoudende hoest.

A persistent smoker's cough can lead to serious respiratory problems.

Een aanhoudende rokershoest kan tot ernstige problemen met de luchtwegen leiden.

His ears were irritated by the persistent humming in the engine.

Zijn oren raakten geïrriteerd door het aanhoudende gezoem van de motor.

He described the itching as an irritating, persistent feeling.

Hij omschreef de jeuk als een irritant, aanhoudend gevoel.

She didn't cave in despite the persistent demands from her boss.

Ze gaf niet toe, ondanks de aanhoudende druk van haar baas.

A minus symptom of the medication was the persistent headache.

Een vervelende bijwerking van de medicatie was de aanhoudende hoofdpijn.

The chilly evening was dominated by a persistent chill wind.

Op de frisse avond voerde een aanhoudende kille wind de boventoon.

See also:

persistent vegetative statepersistent organic pollutantadvanced persistent threat
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