permanent / lasting
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permanent / lasting
Describes something that remains in place for a long time or forever and is not just temporary. It refers to a long-lasting or permanent quality or state.
Die Tinte in diesem Stift ist dauerhaft und wasserfest.
The ink in this pen is permanent and waterproof.
permanently
Used as an adverb to express that an action or state takes place continuously and without interruption.
Er hat sich dauerhaft im Ausland niedergelassen.
He has settled permanently abroad.
The word is made up of 'Dauer' (duration; the time something lasts) and the suffix '-haft'. Something that is 'dauerhaft' (permanent/lasting) therefore has the quality of lasting a long time.
Wir suchen nach einer dauerhaften Lösung für das Problem.
We are looking for a lasting solution to the problem.
'Dauerhaft' can stand before a noun as an adjective and then means 'long-lasting'. It can also describe an action as an adverb and then means 'forever' or 'without interruption'.
Die Farbe hinterlässt eine dauerhafte Markierung.
The paint leaves a permanent mark.
As an adjective, 'dauerhaft' is often combined with abstract nouns to emphasize their permanence. Typical phrases are 'eine dauerhafte Beziehung' (a lasting relationship), 'ein dauerhafter Schaden' (permanent damage), or 'ein dauerhafter Frieden' (lasting peace).
Der Unfall verursachte einen dauerhaften Schaden am Fahrzeug.
The accident caused permanent damage to the vehicle.
constant
Ständig and dauerhaft can both describe a state over a longer period. Ständig emphasizes something continuing or happening repeatedly, while dauerhaft highlights that something remains for a long time and is not merely temporary. Use ständig for repeated events and dauerhaft for a lasting quality.
Die App zeigt dauerhaft Werbung, weil diese Einstellung nicht vorübergehend ist.
The app displays ads permanently because this setting is not temporary.
Die App zeigt ständig neue Werbung, oft mit kurzen Pausen.
The app constantly displays new ads, often with short breaks in between.
