gelegentlich
once in a while
occasionally
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gelegentlich belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
gelegentlich synonyms
What's the difference between gelegentlich / ab und zu / von Zeit zu Zeit / manchmal
Moderately colloquial, slightly more neutral than 'ab und zu'; emphasizes occasional episodes over time.
Hin und wieder rufe ich meine alte Freundin an.
Время от времени я звоню своей старой подруге.
Colloquial expression indicating occasional but not very rare occurrences; more informal and conversational.
Ab und zu gehe ich ins Kino.
Время от времени я хожу в кино.
Literally 'from time to time'; neutral expression suitable for both spoken and written language.
Von Zeit zu Zeit arbeite ich am Wochenende.
Время от времени я работаю по выходным.
The most neutral and frequently used word for 'sometimes'; widely applicable in many contexts.
Manchmal vergesse ich meinen Schlüssel.
Иногда я забываю свои ключи.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce gelegentlich and what this word means
gelegentlich translation: once in a while. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce gelegentlich
[ɡəˈleːɡəntlɪç]
gelegentlich translation
once in a while
gelegentlich examples
Gelegentlich gönne ich mir ein Gebäck aus der Bäckerei.
gelegentlich transcription
[ɡəˈleːɡəntlɪç]
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gelegentlich meaning: what does it mean?
gelegentlich; nicht oft, aber ab und zu
gelegentlich pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
gelegentlich is pronounced as [ɡəˈleːɡəntlɪç]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
gelegentlich definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Gelegentlich gönne ich mir ein Gebäck aus der Bäckerei. Translation: Иногда я балую себя выпечкой из пекарни.
Is gelegentlich part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
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