adjective
eternal, forever
B1
ewig: an adjective meaning eternal or forever. It describes unending duration (e.g., eine ewige Liebe). It is not gradable, so comparative/superlative forms are uncommon. Common antonyms: vorübergehend, vergänglich. Can function adverbially (ewig warten) but lacks standard comparative degree in usage.
Examples
Die Erinnerung an den Urlaub bleibt ewig.
The memory of the holiday will last forever.
Die Diskussion zog sich ewig hin, obwohl die Mehrheit schon eine Entscheidung treffen wollte.
The discussion dragged on forever, although the majority already wanted to make a decision.
Viele Dichter suchten nach einer ewigen Wahrheit.
Many poets searched for an eternal truth.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a clock with no hands to represent time that never ends.
Sounds like English 'ever' — think 'ever' = continuing without end.
Notes
As an adjective, ewigs usage as a comparative is rare; it's often used in absolute senses ('eternal', 'forever').