No. 13,011 in German
zähen
"Zähen" is the inflected form of "zäh," meaning "tough," "tenacious," or "resilient."
In a sentence
Das Fleisch ist sehr zäh.
The meat is very tough.
Used to describe the texture or difficulty of chewing meat.
Die Verhandlungen waren zäh und langwierig.
The negotiations were tough and prolonged.
Used metaphorically to describe a situation that is challenging or arduous.
Er musste zähen Widerstand überwinden.
He had to overcome tough resistance.
Used to metaphorically describe resilience or firmness in an opposing force.
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