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Continuing without interruption; constant or unceasing. The word describes a process or state that does not stop.
Der fortwährende Lärm von der Baustelle machte es unmöglich, sich zu konzentrieren.
The continuous noise from the construction site made it impossible to concentrate.
The word consists of 'fort-' (forward, onward) and 'während' (lasting, continuing). So it literally describes something that keeps going on and on.
Ihre fortwährenden Bemühungen wurden schließlich belohnt.
Her continuous efforts were finally rewarded.
'Fortwährend' (continuous/continuously) can stand before a noun as an adjective or function as an adverb that describes a verb. As an adverb, it remains unchanged.
Der fortwährende Regen drückte auf die Stimmung.
The continuous rain dampened the mood.
'Fortwährend' (continuous/continuously) is a rather formal word that is found more often in written language than in everyday colloquial speech.
Die fortwährende Kritik an seiner Arbeit ignorierte er.
He ignored the continuous criticism of his work.
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'ständig' and 'fortwährend' can both say that something does not stop or happens again and again. 'ständig' is very common in everyday speech and also fits small, repeated things. 'fortwährend' sounds more elevated and somewhat more written. It places more emphasis on an ongoing process or state. In conversations, people usually say 'ständig'. 'fortwährend' fits better in reports, descriptions, or when something seems serious and long-lasting.
Bei der Arbeit haben die fortwährenden Unterbrechungen die Vorbereitung schwer gemacht.
At work, the continuous interruptions made the preparation difficult.
Beim Termin war mein Kollege ständig nervös.
During the appointment, my colleague was constantly nervous.