German word

durchgängig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdʊɐ̯çˌgɛŋɪç/

Meaning

  • adverbconsistently

Example

Wir bieten durchgängig gute Qualität.

We consistently offer good quality.

Illustration for durchgängig (consistently)

More examples

Die Website ist durchgängig verfügbar.

The website is available at all times.

Core concept

A single unbroken line runs from the beginning to the end and reaches every section.

Common phrases

  • durchgängig gute Qualität

    consistently good quality

  • durchgängig verfügbar

    available at all times

Similar words

immer: At all times, with the same condition continuing.
stets: Always, with the same pattern occurring repeatedly.
ständig: Very frequently, with little or no pause.
durchgehend: Without interruption from beginning to end.

Definition in German

ohne Unterbrechung über die ganze Dauer oder in allen Teilen bestehen

Word origin

Durchgängig combines durch, meaning "through," with gängig, a form related to Gang and gehen that originally described something passable.

Usage tips

  • Durchgängig often covers all parts of something, while durchgehend more directly emphasizes uninterrupted duration.

Other meanings

  • continuouslyadverb
  • throughoutadverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Durchgängigkeitconsistencynoun

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