German word

andauernd

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈandaʊ̯ɐnt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveconstant

Example

Wir haben andauernde Probleme.

We have constant problems.

Illustration for andauernd (constant)

More examples

andauernder Lärm beeinträchtigt meine Konzentration.

The constant noise is affecting my concentration.

Core concept

A long-running condition that keeps going instead of fading or stopping.

Common phrases

  • andauernde Probleme

    constant problems

  • andauernder Lärm

    constant noise

  • andauernde Kritik

    constant criticism

Similar words

anhaltend: Persisting over time with few or no interruptions.
kontinuierlich: Proceeding without breaks at a steady rate or rhythm.
beständig: Remaining stable and unchanged over a long period.
dauerhaft: Likely to last for a long time.

Definition in German

Über längere Zeit anhaltend, nicht nur vorübergehend.

Word origin

Andauernd comes from the verb andauern, which combines an- with dauern, 'to last', and uses the participial form ending -end.

Usage tips

  • Andauernd emphasizes ongoing duration, while ständig can also describe constant frequency or repeated occurrence.

Other meanings

  • continuousadjective
  • constantlyadverb

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