dauernd

/ˈdaʊ̯ɐnt/

adverb A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adv Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Core Domain General Tone Neutral
Word fingerprint: Register: neutral. Era: current. Frequency: core. Domain: general. Connotation: neutral.

Meaning

  1. constantly, all the time

    The present participle of dauern (to last), used adverbially — often with a hint of complaint.

    • Er beschwert sich dauernd über das Wetter.

      He's constantly complaining about the weather.

Similar words

immerzu

Near-total synonyms for "constantly, all the time," largely interchangeable; dauernd can carry a slightly complaining tone, as in "du redest dauernd," you're always talking.

Similar in other languages

English

always

Close — constantly relates to always.

Practice

1 What does dauernd mean?

2 Fill the gap: Er beschwert sich ___ über das Wetter.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches dauernd?

See also

adverb

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