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Dutch
Etymology
Borrowed from German beständig.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /bəˈstɛn.dəx/
- Hyphenation: be‧sten‧dig
- Rhymes: -ɛndəx
Adjective
bestendig (comparative bestendiger, superlative bestendigst)
- lasting, permanent, as in bestendige deputatie (executive college in a Belgian province)
De bestendige deputatie is het uitvoerend college van een Belgische provincie.- The permanent deputation is the executive college of a Belgian province.
- resistant, enduring
Deze verf is bestendig tegen extreme weersomstandigheden.- This paint is resistant to extreme weather conditions.
De bestendige vriendschap tussen hen duurde al tientallen jaren.- The enduring friendship between them has lasted for decades.
- (in compounds) -proof
Deze stof is waterbestendig en brandbestendig.- This fabric is waterproof and fireproof.
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