English–German

“constantly” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtɛndɪç/

Example

Das Telefon klingelt ständig.

The phone keeps ringing.

Illustration for ständig (constantly)

How to say “constantly” in German

“Constantly” in German is ständig.

A phone keeps ringing with barely a pause, making the repeated sound feel like one unbroken event.

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

Example sentences with ständig

Das Kind fragt ständig nach Süßigkeiten.

The child constantly asks for sweets.

Tips for using ständig

  • Ständig often adds an annoyed or overwhelmed tone when it describes repeated events, whereas immer is usually more neutral.

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