stets
Translation
always, constantly, invariably
Examples
Er ist stets freundlich zu allen.
He is always friendly to everyone.
Sie trägt stets einen Hut im Sommer.
She always wears a hat in the summer.
Grammar Patterns
stets + Verb/Adjective always is/does sth. He is stets punctual.
Similar Words
Synonyms: immer, jederzeit; Antonyms: nie, selten
Etymology
From Middle High German 'stæte' (steady, constant). Related to 'stetig' (continuous).
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'steady'. 'Stets' implies something happens with steadiness, i.e., 'always'.