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constantly
Constantly, continuously, or recurring at very short intervals. Often used to express that something is perceived as annoying.
Mein Nachbar hört dauernd laute Musik, das nervt.
My neighbor is constantly listening to loud music; it's annoying.
The adverb 'dauernd' (constantly) is derived from the verb 'dauern' (to last). It is the present participle form of the verb and describes an action that continues or repeats constantly.
Die Besprechung dauert schon zwei Stunden.
The meeting has already been going on for two hours.
'Dauernd' (constantly) often has a slightly negative or irritated connotation. It emphasizes that a repeated action is perceived as annoying.
Warum musst du mich dauernd unterbrechen?
Why do you have to constantly interrupt me?
As an adverb, 'dauernd' (constantly) can stand flexibly in the sentence. It can be placed directly after the conjugated verb or at the beginning of the sentence for emphasis. If it stands at the beginning, the verb follows in second position.
Sie beschwert sich dauernd über das Wetter.
She constantly complains about the weather.
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'immer' and 'dauernd' can both say that something happens very often or constantly. 'immer' is usually neutral and simply describes a regular pattern or habit. In everyday language, 'dauernd' often sounds a bit annoyed, especially when something happens again at short intervals. The words can be confused because both fit with repetition. If you only want to say objectively that something happens every time, 'immer' is more natural. If the repetition bothers you, 'dauernd' is often a better fit.
Frau Schmidt hat dauernd Kopfschmerzen und macht deshalb einen Termin beim Arzt.
Ms. Schmidt constantly has headaches, so she makes an appointment with the doctor.
Am Wochenende fährt meine Schwester immer zu unseren Eltern.
On weekends, my sister always goes to our parents' house.