No. 13,112 in German
andauernde
"Lasting" or "ongoing."
In a sentence
Die andauernde Stille in dem Raum war bemerkenswert.
The continuous silence in the room was remarkable.
Here, 'andauernde' is used as an adjective to describe the quality of 'Stille' (silence), implying that the silence persisted over time, denoting continuity.
Seine andauernde Bemühung führte schließlich zum Erfolg.
His ongoing effort eventually led to success.
In this sentence, 'andauernde' modifies 'Bemühung' (effort), signifying that the effort was sustained or ongoing over a period of time.
Der andauernde Regen hinderte das Picknick im Park.
The persistent rain impeded the picnic in the park.
Here, 'andauernde' describes 'Regen' (rain), indicating that the rain continued uninterrupted, emphasizing its duration.
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