andauernd
constant · continuous · ongoing
Immer wieder oder ohne Pause über eine längere Zeit.
The German word "andauernd" is an adjective that means "constant" or "continuously". It is derived from "dauernd" (lasting or permanent) with the prefix "an-", which implies an ongoing nature. A similar word is "ständig," which also means "constant" or "perpetual."
The key difference between "andauernd" and "ständig" is that "andauernd" often implies a focus on duration or persistence over time, while "ständig" may relate to something happening repeatedly but not necessarily in a continuous manner.
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Examples
Er spricht andauernd über seine Reisen.adverb
He constantly talks about his travels.
Die andauernde Kälte machte die Arbeit im Freien sehr schwer.adjective
The constant cold made working outdoors very difficult.
Sie beklagte sich über den andauernden Verkehr vor ihrem Haus.adjective
She complained about the constant traffic in front of her house.
Durch den andauernden Regen konnten wir nicht wandern.adjective
Because of the continuous rain we could not go hiking.
Nach dem andauernden Regen war der Garten völlig überflutet.adjective
After the continuous rain, the garden was completely flooded.
Nach den andauernden Problemen suchte das Team endlich nach einer Lösung.adjective
After the ongoing problems, the team finally looked for a solution.
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