Immer wieder
Example: Ich sehe immer wieder dieselben Filme im Fernsehen.
Definition
"immer wieder" is a German expression that means repeatedly or over and over again, indicating the action or event happens multiple times. For example, in the phrase 'Ich sehe immer wieder dieselben Filme im Fernsehen,' it means watching the same movies repeatedly on TV.
Etymology
The phrase "immer wieder" comes from the German words 'immer' meaning always, and 'wieder' meaning again. Together, they emphasize repetition or recurrence. Did you know? The combination highlights the concept of something happening continuously or repeatedly, much like saying 'again and again' in English.
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