ADJECTIVE
beständig/bəˈʃtɛndɪç/constant; steady; permanent
beständig is a German adjective that means constant, steady, or permanent. It is pronounced /bəˈʃtɛndɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "beständiger" and "beständigsten".
Definitions
1.constant; enduring over time(general description)
a.not changing, remaining the same
Er zeigte eine beständige Leistung während der gesamten Saison.—He showed a consistent performance throughout the entire season.
2.stable; unchanging(weather, conditions)
a.not subject to sudden change
Das Wetter ist seit Tagen beständig warm.—The weather has been steadily warm for days.
3.reliable; steadfast(character, personality)
a.showing loyalty and perseverance
Sie ist in ihrer Freundschaft sehr beständig.—She is very steadfast in her friendship.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | beständig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | beständiger |
| Superlative | beständigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beständig" mean in English?
- "beständig" means constant, steady, or permanent. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "beständig"?
- "beständig" is pronounced /bəˈʃtɛndɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "beständig"?
- The comparative of "beständig" is "beständiger" and the superlative is "beständigsten".
- What part of speech is "beständig"?
- "beständig" is a adjective in German.
