This is the 8309th most frequent Dutch word.
gestaag
"Steadily" or "gradually."
'Gestaag' here conveys the meaning of consistent and uninterrupted progress over time.
De bouw van het nieuwe centrum vordert gestaag.
The construction of the new center progresses steadily.
'Gestaag' is used to describe the deliberate and continuous effort in the activity.
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' denotes the disciplined and ongoing nature of the team's preparation.