No. 8,937 in German
laufend
"Laufend" means "ongoing" or "continuous."
In a sentence
Die laufenden Projekte werden nächste Woche abgeschlossen.
The ongoing projects will be completed next week.
Here, 'laufend' is used as an adjective to describe projects that are currently in progress.
Er ist laufend unterwegs, um neue Kunden zu gewinnen.
He is constantly on the move to gain new customers.
In this sentence, 'laufend' functions as an adverb, conveying the idea of continuous or repetitive action.
Laufend lernen wir mehr über die Funktionsweise einer Sprache.
We constantly learn more about how a language works.
Here, 'laufend' nuances the continuous process of learning, emphasizing its ongoing nature.
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