durchhalten

English meaning: “I want to quit, but then I think I should hang in there” — as used in FRIENDS.

🇩🇪 German with FRIENDS ☕️

Rachel isn't happy with her job and can't decide whether she should quit or keep going. 😩
She tells Monica:

💬 Ich möchte aufhören, aber dann denke ich, ich sollte durchhalten.
🇬🇧 I want to quit, but then I think I should hang in there.

🔍 durchhalten

This means to keep going, hang in there, or persevere even when something is difficult.

💬 Ich kann nicht mehr. – Komm, halt noch ein bisschen durch!
I can't take it anymore. – Come on, hang in there a little longer!

💬 Du musst nur noch eine Woche durchhalten.
You just have to hang in there for one more week.

💬 Es war anstrengend, aber ich habe bis zum Ende durchgehalten.
It was exhausting, but I kept going until the end.

✨ A very useful phrase for encouraging someone:

💬 Halt durch! Du schaffst das! 💪
Hang in there! You can do it!

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