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day after day
Every single day; recurring daily. The word emphasizes regularity and often also the routine or monotony of a process.
Er erledigt seine Aufgaben tagtäglich mit der gleichen Sorgfalt.
He completes his tasks day after day with the same care.
The word 'tagtäglich' (day after day) is an intensification of 'täglich' (daily). It is made up of 'Tag' (day) and 'täglich' (daily). This doubling emphasizes the uninterrupted regularity and recurring nature of an event.
Er fährt tagtäglich mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit.
He rides his bike to work day after day.
As an adverb, 'tagtäglich' (day after day) can appear in different places in the sentence. It often stands directly after the conjugated verb or at the beginning of the sentence for emphasis. When it stands at the beginning, the verb follows in second position.
Wir erleben tagtäglich neue Herausforderungen.
We face new challenges day after day.
The word 'tagtäglich' (day after day) is often used to describe a routine that is perceived as monotonous, exhausting, or unchanging. It can have a slightly negative or resigned connotation.
Sie muss tagtäglich die gleichen, langweiligen Berichte schreiben.
She has to write the same boring reports day after day.
rare / seldom
'selten' and 'tagtäglich' both describe how often something happens. They are clear opposites. 'Selten' means that something happens only sometimes or almost never. 'Tagtäglich' means that something happens every single day. The word often emphasizes a fixed routine or something that is constantly repeated. If something only happens now and then, you say 'selten'; if it happens every day, 'tagtäglich' fits.
Lukas fährt tagtäglich mit dem Bus zur Arbeit.
Lukas takes the bus to work day after day.
Jan trainiert wegen der Arbeit nur selten im Sportverein.
Because of work, Jan only rarely trains at the sports club.