adjectiveadverb

stetig

steadily · steady

Etwas, das ohne Pause weitergeht und sich langsam und gleichmäßig verändert.

The German word "stetig" is an adjective meaning "steady", "continuous", or "constant". It describes something that proceeds without interruption or change over time.

  • The word roots itself directly as a whole; it doesn't decompose into smaller meaningful parts.

Similar words:

  • kontinuierlich (continuous)
  • ständig (constant, permanent)
  • dauerhaft (lasting, enduring)

Differences:

  • stetig often emphasizes smooth, steady progress or flow.
  • kontinuierlich implies without any breaks or pauses.
  • ständig suggests something ongoing but possibly with little pauses or interruptions.
  • dauerhaft stresses durability or long-lasting nature more than flow or frequency.

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Examples

Die Qualität verbessert sich stetig.adverb

The quality is improving steadily.

Ihr Erfolg wächst stetig.adverb

Her success grows steadily.

Unsere Mitgliederzahl steigt stetig an.adverb

Our number of members is increasing steadily.

Die Firma entwickelt sich stetig weiter.adverb

The company continues to develop steadily.

Unsere Kenntnisse erweitern sich stetig.adverb

Our knowledge expands steadily.

Das Team arbeitet stetig an neuen Projekten.adverb

The team is working steadily on new projects.

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