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immer

English translation of immer

ever

The German word 'immer' is an adverb that translates to 'ever' in English. It is used to express that something happens all the time, continuously, or without exception. For example, 'Ich bin immer müde' means 'I am always tired' or 'I am tired ever'. It can also be used to express that something is always the case, as in 'Das ist immer so' which means 'It is always like that' or 'It is ever so'.


Example sentences using: immer

Ich bin immer hier.

English translation of Ich bin immer hier.

I am always here.

This particular phrase can be used in a variety of contexts to indicate constant presence, whether physical or metaphorical. 'Ich bin immer hier' uses 'immer' to express the idea of 'always' or 'every time'.

Das Wetter ist immer schlecht.

English translation of Das Wetter ist immer schlecht.

The weather is always bad.

This is a common sentence structure in which 'immer' is used to describe a constant state or condition -- in this case, it's the bad weather. It translates as 'always' in English, indicating a continual or usual state.

Wir essen immer um 18 Uhr

English translation of Wir essen immer um 18 Uhr

We always eat at 6 o'clock.

In this sentence, 'immer' is used to indicate a habitual action or routine, telling us something that happens regularly at a specific time, in this case, eating at 6 o'clock.

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