adverb
immerzu
constantly
Definition & meaning
The word immerzu is an adverb used to describe an action or a state that continues without interruption. It means "constantly," "continuously," "all the time," or "over and over again."
It is often used to emphasize the persistence of a situation, sometimes implying that the repetition or continuity is excessive or annoying. For example: "Er redet immerzu" (He talks all the time).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Part of speech: Adverb.
- Usage: It is placed in the sentence to modify a verb or a state. It is invariable (it does not change its form).
Word origin: The word is a compound of two German elements:
- immer : Meaning "always" or "ever."
- zu : In this context, it acts as an intensifier indicating a direction or a state of progression (similar to "onwards"). Combined, they convey the sense of something going "always-onward" or "constantly."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- ständig (constantly)
- dauernd (continuously/all the time)
- fortwährend (perpetually)
- ununterbrochen (uninterruptedly)
- andauernd (persisting)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Sie lacht immerzu.adverb
She laughs constantly.
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