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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 describe repeated behavior. Immer emphasizes that something happens on every relevant occasion; dauernd highlights ongoing or very frequent repetition and often shows that the speaker finds it annoying.
Tom unterbricht mich dauernd, während ich den Plan erkläre.
Tom constantly interrupts me while I explain the plan.
Tom unterbricht mich immer, wenn ich den Plan erkläre.
Tom always interrupts me when I explain the plan.
