andauernd

Based on: andauern
Adverb
  1. all the time, incessantly
  2. ongoing
1.

all the time, incessantly

(in a sense of something happening over and over in short sequence and usually used in context of someone being annoyed. No difference to "dauernd" in this sense)
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Examples
  • Mein Computer stürzt (an)dauernd ab.
  • My PC keeps freezing like every 10 minutes.
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2.

ongoing

(Sounds quite formal, for ongoing negotiations for instance.)
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  • Die Verhandlungen dauern trotz aller Bemühungen an.
  • The negotiations are ongoing despite all efforts.

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Word of the Day – “dauern”

A fun look at the meaning of "dauern" and how to use it as a translation for "to take time" . Also: some cardio. Condolences :).

Vocab: dauern, die Dauer, dauernd, andauern, die Ausdauer, während, bedauern,...

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How many meanings does the German word 'andauernd' have?

andauernd has 2 distinct meanings: 1. all the time, incessantly, 2. ongoing.

What is 'andauernd' related to?

The word 'andauernd' is related to andauern.

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Word of the Day – “dauern”
A fun look at the meaning of "dauern" and how to use it as a translation for "to take time" . Also: some cardio. Condolences :).
Vocab: dauern, die Dauer, dauernd, andauern, die Ausdauer, während, bedauern,...
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