Day after day Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈdeɪ/ /ˈæftɝ/ /ˈdeɪ

DAY AF-ter DAY

UK

dˈeɪ/ /ˈɑːftɐ/ /dˈeɪ

day AHF-tuh day

Definition

Used to describe something that happens repeatedly or continuously every day, often suggesting something is boring, tiring, or never changes.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is neutral in formality but often hints at monotony or frustration. Commonly used with negative or routine actions. Don't confuse with 'every day' (just means each day, not repetitive feeling).

• Spanish: día tras día
• Portuguese (BR): dia após dia
• Portuguese (PT): dia após dia
• Chinese (Simplified): 一天又一天
• Chinese (Traditional): 一天又一天
• Hindi: दिन दर दिन
• Arabic: يومًا بعد يوم
• Bengali: দিনের পর দিন
• Russian: день за днём
• Japanese: 日々 - 日に日に
• Vietnamese: ngày này qua ngày khác
• Korean: 날마다 - 하루하루
• Turkish: her gün - gün be gün
• Urdu: دن بہ دن - ہر روز
• Indonesian: hari demi hari

Example Sentences

I do the same work day after day.

basic

He waited for news day after day.

basic

It rained day after day last week.

basic

I can't keep doing this day after day—it's exhausting.

natural

The view from my window doesn't change day after day.

natural

She practiced the piano day after day until she got it perfect.

natural