German word

durchgehend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdʊɐ̯çˌgeːənt/

Meaning

  • adverbnonstop

Example

Der Laden ist durchgehend geöffnet.

The store is open nonstop.

Illustration for durchgehend (nonstop)

More examples

Die WLAN-Verbindung ist durchgehend verfügbar.

The Wi-Fi connection is available without interruption.

Core concept

A single line runs from one end to the other without a break.

Common phrases

  • durchgehend geöffnet

    open nonstop

  • durchgehend erreichbar

    continuously reachable

Similar words

immer: At any time and under all relevant circumstances.
ununterbrochen: Continuing without stopping, pausing, or being interrupted.
stets: Consistently so, with a slightly formal tone.
kontinuierlich: Developing steadily through a continuous process or movement.

Definition in German

Über einen Zeitraum hinweg ohne Pause andauernd.

Word origin

The word is the present participle of the separable verb "durchgehen", formed from "durch" meaning "through" and "gehen" meaning "go".

Usage tips

  • In "durchgehend geöffnet", it means open without a daily closing break, rather than open every day indefinitely.

Other meanings

  • all dayadverb

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