ständig
Translation
constant, continuous, permanent, perpetual
Examples
Die ständige Wiederholung nervt.
The constant repetition is annoying.
Er beschwert sich ständig über das Wetter.
He constantly complains about the weather.
Grammar Patterns
ständig + Verb to constantly do sth. He complains constantly.
a constant + Noun a constant companion A dog is a constant companion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dauernd, permanent, ununterbrochen; Antonyms: selten, gelegentlich
Etymology
From 'Stand' (state) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). It implies something that is 'standing' in a state, i.e., not changing.
Memory Tips
It contains the word 'Stand' (to stand). Imagine something 'standing' in one place forever, hence it is 'constant'.