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“eternal” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːvɪç/

Example

Das ist eine ewige Frage.

That is an eternal question.

Illustration for ewig (eternal)

How to say “eternal” in German

“Eternal” in German is ewig.

A clock keeps moving, but its sequence contains no last tick.

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

Example sentences with ewig

Ihre ewige Liebe blieb in seinem Herzen.

Her eternal love remained in his heart.

Tips for using ewig

  • The adverbial use of ewig commonly means 'for a very long time', so context can make it less absolute than 'eternal'.

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