Meaning
Repeatedly; happening many times or on multiple occasions.
Cultural Background
Germans value efficiency; using this phrase to describe a recurring problem often signals a need for a permanent solution. In Austria, you might hear 'immer wieder' used in a more relaxed, conversational way, often with a slightly more melodic intonation. Swiss German speakers use the phrase similarly, but often prefer 'immer wider' with a slightly different vowel sound. In the North, the phrase is used very directly and often without much emotional coloring.
Word Order
Remember that 'immer wieder' is a fixed block. Don't separate the two words with other parts of speech.
Emphasis
Put 'immer wieder' at the start of the sentence if you want to sound frustrated or particularly emphatic about the repetition.
Meaning
Repeatedly; happening many times or on multiple occasions.
Word Order
Remember that 'immer wieder' is a fixed block. Don't separate the two words with other parts of speech.
Emphasis
Put 'immer wieder' at the start of the sentence if you want to sound frustrated or particularly emphatic about the repetition.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Er versucht es ______, aber es klappt nicht.
The context implies repeated attempts, which is best expressed by 'immer wieder'.
Choose the sentence that uses 'immer wieder' correctly.
Which sentence is correct?
The correct word order for an adverbial phrase is after the verb.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Warum ist der Drucker kaputt? B: Er ______.
For a recurring technical failure, 'immer wieder' is the most natural choice.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesEr versucht es ______, aber es klappt nicht.
The context implies repeated attempts, which is best expressed by 'immer wieder'.
Which sentence is correct?
The correct word order for an adverbial phrase is after the verb.
A: Warum ist der Drucker kaputt? B: Er ______.
For a recurring technical failure, 'immer wieder' is the most natural choice.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it works for future habits too: 'Ich werde das immer wieder machen.'
It is neutral and fits in almost any context.
Related Phrases
immerzu
synonymcontinuously
wieder einmal
contrastonce again
stets
similaralways
immer wieder aufs Neue
builds onagain and again from scratch
