fortwährend
continuous; constant; perpetual
English translations
- 01
continuously
Word details
- German meaning
- Andauernd, ohne Unterbrechung.
- English meaning
- Continuous
- Synonym
- ständig, dauernd
- German example
- Der Regen fiel fortwährend den ganzen Tag.
- English example
- The rain fell continuously all day.
Related words
- ständig
constantly
- perpetuell
Perpetual None
- dauernd
constantly
Example sentences with “fortwährend”
Es gab ein fortwährendes Rauschen im Hintergrund. (There was a continuous noise in the background.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'fortwährend' a synonym for 'ständig'?
Yes, they are synonyms. 'Fortwährend' carries a slightly more formal, literary tone compared to the common 'ständig' or 'dauernd'.