nonstop
The English phrase 'nonstop' can be translated into German as nonstop.
The word nonstop is used as an adjective meaning without stopping. It is also frequently used as an adverb to describe an action performed without interruption, similar to its use in English.
Meaning: without stopping (adj)
Which one should you use?
While nonstop is often used for travel or speed, durchgehend is the preferred term for describing continuous processes, such as continuous service or a continuous line. For more formal contexts, you may also use ununterbrochen or the phrase ohne Unterbrechung.
Related words
Did you know?
- In German travel contexts, nonstop specifically means there are no intermediate stops, whereas direkt might actually include a stop where you do not change planes.
- While it is a loanword from English, Germans often use nonstop colloquially as a way to express annoyance, particularly when someone is talking nonstop.
- In German, the word nonstop is often written as one word, but it can be capitalized as Nonstop when used as a noun to describe a continuous event or a specific type of flight.
Examples in context
- Wir flogen nonstop von Osaka nach Los Angeles.We flew nonstop from Osaka to Los Angeles.This sentence shows how to use nonstop regarding a flight.Tatoeba #465587 by xtofu80, translation #263145 by CK
- Die Konferenz verlief ohne Unterbrechung.The conference proceeded nonstop.
- Er telefoniert dauernd mit seiner Freundin.He is constantly on the phone with his girlfriend.
- Die Party ging pausenlos bis zum Morgengrauen.The party went on nonstop until dawn.
- Sie hat ohne Pause gearbeitet, um die Deadline zu erreichen.She worked nonstop to meet the deadline.
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are looking at flight options online.
- LukasIst dieser Flug nonstop?Is this flight nonstop?
- LauraJa, er ist nonstop nach London.Yes, it is nonstop to London.
- LukasDas ist perfekt für uns.That is perfect for us.
- LauraDann buche ich ihn jetzt für dich.Then I will book it for you now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nonstop” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
