German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Always" in German: immer
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Always in German is immer. Say Ich bin immer pünktlich and Wie immer for as always. Für immer means forever.
Habits
Er trinkt immer Kaffee ohne Zucker.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce immer
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IM-mer
/ˈɪmɐ/
IM-mer. Short i, doubled m, soft -er.
"Always" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| immer | always Default adverb. | Default adverb. |
| wie immer | as always Habitual situation. | Habitual situation. |
| für immer | forever Permanent. | Permanent. |
| immer noch | still Continuing state. | Continuing state. |
How to use immer in real life
- 1Habits
Er trinkt immer Kaffee ohne Zucker.
He always drinks coffee without sugar.
Immer before the object/adverbial.
- 2Café greeting
Wie immer einen Cappuccino, bitte.
A cappuccino as always, please.
Wie immer = as always.
- 3Frustration
Du kommst immer zu spät!
You're always late!
Immer intensifies a complaint.
Mistakes English speakers make with immer
Incorrect: Ich always komme.
Correct: Ich komme immer.
Put immer in German word order, not English always.
Incorrect: immermal
Correct: immer / jedes Mal
Use immer or jedes Mal, not immermal.
Good to know
Immer noch means still, which surprises English speakers. Immernoch as one word appears in casual writing.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a lunch spot
ChatPal
Essen wir immer in demselben Café?
Do we always eat in the same café?
You
Fast immer. Heute können wir wechseln.
Almost always. Today we can switch.
ChatPal
Gut. Ich nehme immer den Salat dort.
Good. I always take the salad there.
You
Dann gehen wir woanders—nicht immer Salat.
Then let's go elsewhere—not always salad.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Always" in German
Where does immer go in a sentence?
Usually in the middle, after the verb: Ich komme immer.
What does wie immer mean?
As always.
What does für immer mean?
Forever.
What is the opposite of immer?
Nie (never).
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