ADJECTIVE

ständig/ˈʃtɛndɪç/constant; continual; permanent

ständig is a German adjective that means constant, continual, or permanent. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛndɪç/.

Definitions

1.happening all the time or without interruption(frequency, continuity)

a.continual, occurring over and over again

Er ist ständig am Telefon.—He is on the phone all the time.

b.permanent, lasting without change

Sie lebt in ständigem Stress.—She lives in constant stress.

Adjective Forms

Positiveständig

Frequently asked questions

What does "ständig" mean in English?
"ständig" means constant, continual, or permanent. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "ständig"?
"ständig" is pronounced /ˈʃtɛndɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "ständig"?
"ständig" is a adjective in German.

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