No. 8,309 in Dutch
gestaag
"Steadily" or "gradually."
In a sentence
De bouw van het nieuwe centrum vordert gestaag.
The construction of the new center progresses steadily.
'Gestaag' here conveys the meaning of consistent and uninterrupted progress over time.
Ik werk gestaag aan mijn proefschrift, ook al gaat het niet snel.
I am working steadily on my thesis, even if it is not fast.
'Gestaag' is used to describe the deliberate and continuous effort in the activity.
Het team traint gestaag om klaar te zijn voor de wedstrijd.
The team trains steadily to be ready for the match.
'Gestaag' denotes the disciplined and ongoing nature of the team's preparation.
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