German · Daily Life
Immer
Always
Beginneradverb
Definition
At all times.
Example
Er kommt immer pünktlich.
He always arrives on time.
Etymology
'Immer' stems from Old High German 'imara', meaning 'always' or 'forever', and is rooted in the Proto-Germanic '*aima', which indicates continuity.
How & Where It’s Used
'Immer' is frequently used in spoken and written contexts, applicable in both informal conversations and formal expressions. It is universally understood in German-speaking regions.