adverb · B1 · Often · both

время от времени

время от времени

Meaning of время от времени

время от времени, случается нечасто

Learn время от времени with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
B1Often

Useful for a confident vocabulary.

Pronunciation
RU[ˈvremʲə ot ˈvrʲemʲenʲə]
RUокейжонэли
occasionally
время от времени - время от времени
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Adverbs of Frequency"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

время от времени with Russian translation

время от времени usage examples

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

He occasionally checks his emails late at night.

Он время от времени проверяет электронную почту поздно ночью.

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

I occasionally help my neighbour with the shopping.

Я время от времени помогаю соседу с покупками.

Learn by topic

время от времени belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

время от времениoccasionally
один разonce
каждый деньevery day
каждый месяцevery month
прямо сейчасright now
секундаsecond
часhour

время от времени synonyms

Related words worth learning together

иногда
more general 'sometimes', very commonly used
изредка
close to 'occasionally', slightly literary/stylized
от случая к случаю
idiomatic phrase similar to 'from time to time', conversational-neutral
порой
slightly literary/poetic; stresses occasional instances
временами
synonym to 'from time to time'; colloquial-neutral
Learn 5 related words for free
🇷🇺ru

more general 'sometimes', very commonly used

B1Very Often
🇷🇺ru

close to 'occasionally', slightly literary/stylized

B1Often
О
🇷🇺ru
от случая к случаю

idiomatic phrase similar to 'from time to time', conversational-neutral

B1Rarely
П
🇷🇺ru
порой

slightly literary/poetic; stresses occasional instances

B1Often
В
🇷🇺ru
временами

synonym to 'from time to time'; colloquial-neutral

B1Often
Р
🇷🇺ru
редко

means 'seldom' — implies a lower frequency than 'occasionally'

B1Very Often
П
🇷🇺ru
периодически

implies regular repetitions at intervals, more scheduled than 'occasionally'

B1Often
Э
🇷🇺ru
эпизодически

more formal; 'episodically' — refers to occasional episodes

B1Rarely

What’s the difference

Related words and lists for время от времени

Вопросы по слову

время от времени значение: what does it mean?

время от времени, случается нечасто

время от времени произношение: how do you pronounce it?

время от времени is pronounced as [ˈvremʲə ot ˈvrʲemʲenʲə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

время от времени определение и примеры предложений: how is it used in a sentence?

He occasionally checks his emails late at night. Translation: Он время от времени проверяет электронную почту поздно ночью.

Is время от времени part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?

Yes, время от времени (время от времени) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn время от времени in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.