ewig
Translation
eternal, forever, perpetual
Examples
Das ist eine ewige Geschichte.
That is an eternal story.
Ich warte schon ewig auf dich.
I've been waiting for you for ages.
Grammar Patterns
ewig + Noun eternal ... That is an eternal story.
ewig (as adverb) for ages, forever I've been waiting for you for ages.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unendlich, immerwährend; Antonyms: vergänglich, endlich
Etymology
From Old High German 'ēwig', related to 'Ära' (era) and 'je' (ever).
Memory Tips
Think of a long winding road starting with 'E' that goes on 'ewig' (forever).