stet
Translation
constant, steady, continuous
Examples
Steter Tropfen höhlt den Stein.
Constant dripping wears away the stone.
Er arbeitet mit steter Geduld.
He works with steady patience.
Grammar Patterns
(stet) + Noun constant/steady ~ Steter Tropfen höhlt den Stein.
Similar Words
Synonyms: konstant, kontinuierlich; Antonyms: unstet, wechselhaft
Etymology
From Old High German 'stati' (firm, steady). Related to the English word 'steady'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'steady'. The sound and meaning are very similar. 'Stet' describes a 'steady' state.