ewig

Based on: *aiw-
Goethe B1 Adverb
1.

forever

Opposite: kurz
(Often in a negative sense of something or someone taking forever.)
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Examples
  • "Schatz, ich geh auf Toilette.""Dauert das wieder ewig?""Ja! Schick Bilder der Kinder, damit ich sehe wie sie wachsen."
  • "Honey, I'm going to the toilet.""Is this going to take forever again?""Yes. Send pics of the kids, so I can see them grow."

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

ewig has 1 distinct meaning: 1. forever .

What is 'ewig' related to?

The word 'ewig' is related to *aiw-.

Where can I learn more about 'ewig'?

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