durchgehend
Translation
continuous, non-stop, throughout
Examples
Der Zug fährt durchgehend bis nach Hamburg.
The train goes non-stop to Hamburg.
Die Rezeption ist durchgehend besetzt.
The reception is staffed continuously.
Zeichnen Sie eine durchgehende Linie.
Draw a continuous line.
Grammar Patterns
as an adverb: ((durchgehend)) + verb continuously The museum is open continuously.
as an adjective: ((durchgehend)) + noun a continuous... a continuous line
Similar Words
kontinuierlich (continuously), ununterbrochen (uninterrupted), ständig (constantly)
Etymology
The present participle of 'durchgehen' (to go through). It describes a state of 'going through' without a break.
Memory Tips
Think of a train 'going through' all the stations without stopping (non-stop).