ich komme immer wieder
The English phrase "I always come back" is translated into German as ich komme immer wieder.
This phrase is used to say that someone repeatedly returns to a place or a situation.
Which one should you use?
Ich kehre stets zurück. is a formal alternative.
Did you know?
- The English word 'widdershins', meaning to move counter-clockwise, comes from the Middle Low German ancestor of wieder.
- Using immer wieder can sometimes imply a sense of monotony or an annoying repetition, rather than just a neutral statement of fact.
- In German, the word wieder (again) and wider (against/contrary) sound exactly the same. Even though they are spelled differently, they are homophones that can cause confusion in writing.
Examples in context
- Als zuverlässiger Geschäftspartner kehre ich stets zurück, um Ihnen meine Unterstützung anzubieten.As a reliable business partner, I always return to offer my support.
- Keine Sorge! Ich komme immer wieder vorbei, um Zeit mit dir zu verbringen.Don't worry! I'll always come by to spend time with you.
- Ich komme immer wieder zu diesem Café.I always come back to this café.
- Egal was passiert, ich komme immer wieder.No matter what happens, I always come back.
- Ich komme immer wieder in diese Stadt zurück.I always come back to this city.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ich, immer, wieder, CC BY-SA 4.0.
