ständig
Translation
constant, continuous, permanent, perpetual
Examples
Ich habe den ständigen Lärm satt.
I am sick of the constant noise.
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'.