ewig
Translation
eternal, perpetual, everlasting, constant
Examples
Die ewige Liebe ist ein Traum.
Eternal love is a dream.
Das ewige Eis der Arktis schmilzt.
The eternal ice of the Arctic is melting.
Sein ewiges Nörgeln nervt mich.
His constant nagging gets on my nerves.
Grammar Patterns
((ewig-)) + Noun eternal ... Das ewige Eis schmilzt.
to be + ewig to be eternal Die Liebe ist ewig.
ewig + Verb/Adjective for ages, eternally... Ich habe ewig gewartet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unendlich, unsterblich; Antonyms: vergänglich, endlich
Etymology
From Old High German 'ēwig', related to 'ewa' (eternity, law). Cognate with English 'aye' (ever).
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'ever-ish'. Something that is 'ewig' lasts 'ever'.