German Phrase
Mir ist es wichtig, ständig dazuzulernen.
Meaning
The sentence expresses that the speaker places personal importance on the habit of learning new things all the time. It highlights a proactive attitude toward personal and professional growth.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to explain your learning mindset in a job interview, a networking conversation, or when discussing personal development goals with friends or mentors.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Miristeswichtig,ständigdazuzulernen.
Dative pronoun with impersonal construction
The phrase "Mir ist es wichtig" uses the dative pronoun "mir" to indicate whose perspective matters, while "es" is a placeholder subject.
Infinitive with zu after adjectives
Adjectives like "wichtig" are followed by an infinitive clause with "zu"; here the verb is the separable "dazulernen".
Separable verb "dazulernen"
"dazulernen" = "zu" + "lernen" with the prefix "da-"; in the infinitive the prefix stays attached.
Adverb "ständig"
"ständig" means "constantly" or "continuously" and modifies the infinitive verb.
🗨In Conversation
Mir ist es wichtig, ständig dazuzulernen.
It is important to me to keep learning constantly.
Das ist eine tolle Einstellung!
That’s a great attitude!
✕Common Mistakes
Ich ist es wichtig, ständig dazuzulernen.
The subject must be the dative pronoun "mir", not the nominative "ich".
Mir ist es wichtig, ständig zu lernen.
After "wichtig" you need the infinitive with "zu" attached to the verb; "dazulernen" is the correct form.
Mir ist es wichtig, stetig dazuzulernen.
"Stetig" is possible but less common in everyday speech; "ständig" sounds more natural.
↔Alternatives
Ich lege großen Wert darauf, ständig dazuzulernen.
I place great value on constantly learning.
Für mich ist es wichtig, immer weiter zu lernen.
For me, it is important to keep learning.
Ich finde es wichtig, mich ständig weiterzubilden.
I think it is important to continuously further my education.
Cultural Tip
German often uses dative constructions like "Mir ist ... wichtig" to express personal values. The adjective "wichtig" triggers a "zu"‑infinitive clause, and the separable verb "dazulernen" stays together in the infinitive. In formal contexts you might replace "ständig" with "kontinuierlich" for a slightly more academic tone.