selten
rarely
not often
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selten belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
selten synonyms
Related words worth learning together
Occasionally; means something happens from time to time, not regularly but still repeatedly.
Sometimes; a more general and common way to say that something does not happen all the time.
Now and then; slightly more conversational and lively than gelegentlich, but similar in meaning to “sometimes.”
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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.
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How to pronounce selten and what this word means
selten means rarely. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce selten
[ˈzɛltn̩]
selten translation
rarely
selten transcription
[ˈzɛltn̩]
Questions about this word
selten meaning: what does it mean?
nicht oft; nur in seltenen Fällen
selten pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
selten is pronounced as [ˈzɛltn̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is selten part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
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