immerzu
constantly
Expresses that something happens without a pause or interruption; continuously, all the time.
EXAMPLE
Das Baby weinte immerzu, bis es seine Milch bekam.
The baby cried constantly until it got its milk.
immerzu
constantly
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Meanings
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Word structure
'Immerzu' (constantly) is an intensification of 'immer' (always). The addition 'zu' emphasizes that an action really takes place without any interruption.
EXAMPLE
Während des Films hat mein Nachbar immerzu geredet.
During the film, my neighbor talked constantly.
Sentence position
As an adverb, 'immerzu' (constantly) usually appears in the middle part of the sentence, after the conjugated verb and the subject. It does not change the basic sentence structure.
EXAMPLE
Er schaut beim Arbeiten immerzu auf sein Handy.
He keeps looking at his phone constantly while working.
Style and emphasis
This word often expresses emotional involvement, such as annoyance, surprise, or even admiration about the ongoing action. It is very common in spoken language.
EXAMPLE
Sie musste über den Witz immerzu lachen.
She had to keep laughing constantly at the joke.
Compare with
immerzu vs immer
always
Immer and immerzu can express that someone does something constantly. Immer refers to general regularity or every occurrence, while immerzu emphasizes a continuation without pauses or letting up. Use immer for the neutral statement and immerzu when the uninterrupted duration is noticeable.
immerzu
Er redet immerzu, ohne den anderen eine Antwort zu erlauben.
He talks constantly without allowing the others to respond.
immer
Er redet immer dazwischen, wenn andere etwas sagen.
He always interrupts when other people are speaking.
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