kontinuierlich
Translation
continuous, continual, uninterrupted
Examples
Der Prozess erfordert eine kontinuierliche Verbesserung.
The process requires continuous improvement.
Er arbeitet kontinuierlich an seinem Projekt.
He works continuously on his project.
Grammar Patterns
kontinuierlich + Noun (continuous/continual) The continuous rain is annoying.
Verb + kontinuierlich (continuously/continually) We must learn continuously.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stetig, ununterbrochen; Antonyms: diskontinuierlich, unterbrochen
Etymology
From Latin 'continuus' (uninterrupted). The stem 'Kontinu-' is cognate with English 'continue'. The suffix '-lich' forms adjectives, similar to '-ly' or '-ous'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'continue'. 'Kontinuierlich' means something that continues without stopping.