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täglich
daily
Taking place, repeating, or being available every day.
example
Er geht täglich eine Stunde mit seinem Hund spazieren.
He walks his dog for an hour daily.
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Usage tips
Word formation
The word 'täglich' (daily) is derived from the noun 'der Tag' (day) with the ending '-lich' (-ly/-ly-like). This structure is also found in other time expressions like 'wöchentlich' (weekly, from Woche), 'monatlich' (monthly, from Monat), and 'jährlich' (yearly, from Jahr).
EXAMPLE
Diese Zeitschrift erscheint wöchentlich.
This magazine is published weekly.
Adjective or adverb
'Täglich' (daily) can stand before a noun as an adjective and is then declined. It can also be used as an adverb to describe a verb, and then it remains unchanged.
EXAMPLE
Die tägliche Dosis Nachrichten kann anstrengend sein.
The daily dose of news can be exhausting.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'alltäglich' (everyday), 'täglich' is often combined with nouns that describe routine or life. Common examples are 'das tägliche Leben' (daily/everyday life), 'die tägliche Routine' (daily routine), or 'tägliche Aufgaben' (daily tasks).
EXAMPLE
Das sind die kleinen Freuden des täglichen Lebens.
These are the small joys of everyday life.
Compare with
täglich vs Tag
day
'Tag für Tag' and 'täglich' can both mean that something happens every day. 'täglich' is short and neutral and works well for schedules, services, or habits. 'Tag für Tag' sounds a bit stronger and emphasizes repetition over several days. In their basic meaning, however, they are very similar: they refer to something that happens every day.
täglich
Die Apotheke ist täglich bis achtzehn Uhr geöffnet.
The pharmacy is open daily until six o'clock.
Tag
Tag für Tag fährt sie mit dem Bus zur Arbeit.
Day after day, she takes the bus to work.
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