Meaning
Repeatedly, on multiple occasions.
Cultural Background
The TV show 'Immer wieder sonntags' is a cultural institution. It's a music and variety show that has aired on Sunday mornings since 1995, embodying the German love for weekend routines. In Austria, the phrase 'Immer wieder Österreich' is a famous football chant used to support the national team, showing national pride through repetition. Schlager music often uses 'immer wieder' to create catchy, repetitive choruses that are easy for audiences to sing along to at festivals like Oktoberfest. The concept of 'Fehlerschleifen' (error loops) in German engineering involves checking things 'immer wieder' to ensure absolute safety and quality.
Word Order Mastery
If you want to sound like a native, put 'immer wieder' right after the verb in simple sentences.
Spelling Trap
Always use 'ie' in 'wieder'. 'Wider' (without 'e') means 'against' and is a different word entirely.
Meaning
Repeatedly, on multiple occasions.
Word Order Mastery
If you want to sound like a native, put 'immer wieder' right after the verb in simple sentences.
Spelling Trap
Always use 'ie' in 'wieder'. 'Wider' (without 'e') means 'against' and is a different word entirely.
Song Lyrics
Listen to German pop songs; you will hear this phrase constantly. It's a great way to practice the rhythm.
Emphasis
Use 'immer und immer wieder' if you are really annoyed. It adds a lot of weight to your complaint.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Ich vergesse meinen {der|m} Schlüssel ______ ______.
Since forgetting keys is usually a recurring habit, 'immer wieder' is the best fit.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct word order:
When 'Immer wieder' starts the sentence, the verb must be in the second position.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Warum bist du so sauer? B: Mein {der|m} Bruder nimmt ______ ______ mein {das|n} Fahrrad, ohne zu fragen!
The context of being 'sauer' (angry) suggests a recurring annoying action.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a romantic song about eternal love?
'Immer wieder' conveys the cyclical, eternal nature often found in love songs.
Complete the formal sentence.
Der {der|m} Bericht muss ______ ______ korrigiert werden.
This implies a process of multiple corrections over time.
🎉 Score: /5
Visual Learning Aids
Frequency Comparison
Practice Bank
5 exercisesIch vergesse meinen {der|m} Schlüssel ______ ______.
Since forgetting keys is usually a recurring habit, 'immer wieder' is the best fit.
Choose the correct word order:
When 'Immer wieder' starts the sentence, the verb must be in the second position.
A: Warum bist du so sauer? B: Mein {der|m} Bruder nimmt ______ ______ mein {das|n} Fahrrad, ohne zu fragen!
The context of being 'sauer' (angry) suggests a recurring annoying action.
Which phrase fits a romantic song about eternal love?
'Immer wieder' conveys the cyclical, eternal nature often found in love songs.
Der {der|m} Bericht muss ______ ______ korrigiert werden.
This implies a process of multiple corrections over time.
🎉 Score: /5
Frequently Asked Questions
14 questionsNo, the order is always 'immer' then 'wieder'.
It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
'Oft' just means 'frequently'. 'Immer wieder' emphasizes the cycle and the fact that it happens 'again'.
Yes, e.g., 'Ich treffe ihn immer wieder' (I keep running into him).
Not necessarily, but it is often used to complain about recurring problems.
Use it with the Perfekt: 'Es ist immer wieder passiert.'
No, it is two separate words.
No, but you can say 'immer mal wieder', which means 'every now and then'.
'Nie wieder' (never again) or 'nur einmal' (only once).
Yes, to describe recurring tasks or market trends.
Because it requires understanding of frequency nuances and correct sentence placement.
Yes, in some cases, but the middle is more natural.
No, it is an adverbial phrase and never changes.
Not a direct one, but 'schon wieder' is often used as a slangy exclamation of annoyance.
Related Phrases
wiederholen
similarto repeat
hin und wieder
similarnow and then
immer und immer wieder
builds onagain and again and again
stets
synonymalways
wiederholt
synonymrepeatedly
einmal
contrastonce
