How do you use "permanent" in a sentence?

After two years of temporary contracts, she finally got a permanent position. The accident left him with permanent damage to his hearing. We are looking for a permanent solution, not a quick fix.

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Q: What does "permanent" mean?

Lasting indefinitely or intended to remain unchanged 'Permanent' describes something that lasts indefinitely or is intended to remain unchanged. It is the opposite of temporary and implies stability and durability. The word is commonly used in contexts involving employment, residency, solutions, and physical changes such as permanent markers or hair dye.

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Meaning: Lasting indefinitely or intended to remain unchanged

永久的，永恒的，长期的

permanente, duradero, fijo

永久的な、恒久的な、常設の

영구적인, 항구적인, 상설의

'Permanent' describes something that lasts indefinitely or is intended to remain unchanged. It is the opposite of temporary and implies stability and durability. The word is commonly used in contexts involving employment, residency, solutions, and physical changes such as permanent markers or hair dye.

「permanent」描述无限期持续或旨在保持不变的事物。它是临时的反义词，意味着稳定性和持久性。这个词常用于涉及就业、居留、解决方案以及永久性记号笔或染发剂等物理变化的场合。

«Permanent» describe algo que dura indefinidamente o que está destinado a permanecer sin cambios. Es lo opuesto a temporal e implica estabilidad y durabilidad. La palabra se usa comúnmente en contextos que involucran empleo, residencia, soluciones y cambios físicos como marcadores permanentes o tinte de cabello.

「permanent」は、無期限に続く、または変わらないことを意図しているものを表します。一時的の反対で、安定性と耐久性を意味します。雇用、居住、解決策、油性マーカーやヘアカラーなどの物理的な変化を伴う文脈でよく使用されます。

'Permanent'는 무기한 지속되거나 변하지 않도록 의도된 것을 묘사합니다. 일시적(temporary)의 반대말로 안정성과 내구성을 의미합니다. 고용, 거주, 해결책, 유성 마커나 염색약과 같은 물리적 변화 등의 맥락에서 흔히 사용됩니다.

Examples

After two years of temporary contracts, she finally got a permanent position.
经过两年的临时合同后，她终于获得了一个永久职位。
Después de dos años de contratos temporales, ella finalmente consiguió un puesto permanente.
2年間の契約社員を経て、彼女はついに正社員のポジションを得ました。
2년간의 계약직 끝에 그녀는 마침내 정규직 자리를 얻었습니다.
The accident left him with permanent damage to his hearing.
那次事故给他的听力造成了永久性损伤。
El accidente le dejó daños permanentes en la audición.
その事故で彼の聴力には永久的な損傷が残りました。
그 사고로 그의 청력에 영구적인 손상이 남았습니다.
We are looking for a permanent solution, not a quick fix.
我们正在寻找一个永久的解决方案，而不是权宜之计。
Estamos buscando una solución permanente, no un arreglo rápido.
私たちは応急処置ではなく、恒久的な解決策を探しています。
우리는 임시방편이 아닌 항구적인 해결책을 찾고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'permanentem', present participle of 'permanēre' meaning 'to stay to the end', from 'per-' (through, to the end) and 'manēre' (to stay, remain). Related to 'remain', 'mansion', and 'manor'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal