ewig
eternal, forever
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈeː.vɪç/
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Cultural Note
'Für immer und ewig' (forever and ever) is the ultimate romantic declaration in German. Colloquially, 'ewig' is also used to exaggerate: 'Das dauert ja ewig!' (That's taking forever!). 'Die Ewigkeit' (eternity) appears in wedding vows, poetry, and the famous Goethe line: 'Verweile doch, du bist so schön' (Stay, you are so beautiful).
📝 Example Sentences
Ich liebe dich für immer und ewig.
I love you forever and ever.
Das hat ewig gedauert.
That took forever.
Ewige Liebe gibt es wirklich.
Eternal love really does exist.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | ewig |
| comparative | ewiger |
| predicative | ewig |
| superlative | am ewigsten |