English–German

“all the time” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdaʊ̯ɐ̯nt/

Example

Er kommt dauernd zu spät.

He is late all the time.

Illustration for dauernd (all the time)

How to say “all the time” in German

“All the time” in German is dauernd.

A dripping tap repeats its noise so regularly that quiet never seems to return.

Full entry for dauernd: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dauernd

Die Verbindung bricht dauernd ab.

The connection keeps cutting out.

Tips for using dauernd

  • Dauernd is unchanged when used as an adverb, as in 'Er kommt dauernd zu spät', rather than taking an adjective ending.

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