once in a while
gelegentlich
occasionally
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once in a while mit russischer Uebersetzung
Beispiele mit once in a while
Once in a while, I treat myself to a pastry from the bakery.
Изредка я балую себя выпечкой из пекарни.
We go hiking once in a while when the weather is good.
Мы изредка ходим в поход, когда погода хорошая.
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once in a while belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
Synonyme fuer once in a while
Related words worth learning together
I go to the cinema once in a while.
I occasionally work late when there’s a deadline.
From time to time I like to unplug and go for a long walk.
Every so often we treat ourselves to a fancy meal.
I visit my grandparents now and then.
I rarely eat fast food.
She seldom goes out after dark.
разговорно, значит «время от времени», синонимично «now and then»
Now and again I treat myself to a day off.
чуть более формально, «по случаю, время от времени»
On occasion she gives lectures at the university.
What’s the difference
How is once in a while different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.

В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
Aehnliche Woerter und Listen fuer once in a while
Questions about this word
Was bedeutet once in a while?
occasionally
Wie spricht man once in a while aus?
once in a while wird als /wʌns ɪn ə ˈwaɪl/ ausgesprochen.
Wie verwendet man once in a while in einem Satz?
Once in a while, I treat myself to a pastry from the bakery. Uebersetzung: Изредка я балую себя выпечкой из пекарни.
Gehoert once in a while zum Thema Adverbs of Frequency?
Ja, once in a while (изредка) kann im Thema Adverbs of Frequency gelernt werden. Diese Verbindung hilft bei Wortlisten und verwandten Woertern.
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