Learning language
Translation language
adverb · A1 · very often · UK/US

часто

often

Meaning of часто

many times

Learn часто 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
A1very often

часто fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
Russian[ˈt͡ɕasto]
Russianофтэн
often
часто - often
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Top 300"
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

часто with English translation

часто usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

He often swaps gardening tips with neighbours at the allotment.

Он часто обменивается советами по садоводству с соседями на участке.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

They often try new recipes together at weekends .

Они часто пробуют вместе новые рецепты в выходные .

Learn by topic

часто belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

частоoften
онлайнonline
вместеtogether
редкоrarely
раноearly
поздноlate
сегодняtoday

часто synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between часто / нередко / частенько / обычно / регулярно / постоянно

🇷🇺Russian
часто

neutral: happens many times or regularly

A2Very Often

I often walk to work.

Я часто хожу пешком на работу.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
нередко

slightly formal/bookish: means 'quite often', sometimes with a hint of surprise

B1Often

He quite often stays late at work.

Нередко он задерживается на работе.

Ч
🇷🇺Russian
частенько

colloquial: like 'often', but softer and more casual

A2Often

We often meet after work.

Мы частенько встречаемся после работы.

О
🇷🇺Russian
обычно

means 'usually, in most cases'; not just frequency, but a usual pattern

A2Often

I usually have breakfast at home.

Я обычно завтракаю дома.

🇷🇺Russian

emphasizes systematic repetition at regular intervals

A2Often

He exercises regularly.

Он регулярно занимается спортом.

П
🇷🇺Russian
постоянно

stronger than 'often': means 'all the time', 'without interruption', or 'very often'

A2Very Often

He is always late.

Он постоянно опаздывает.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
не раз

means 'many times'; emphasizes that an action has already happened repeatedly

A2Often

I have heard this story many times.

Я не раз слышал эту историю.

М
🇷🇺Russian
многократно

formal/bookish: 'many times', emphasizing a large number of repetitions

B1Often

The issue was discussed many times at the meeting.

Вопрос многократно обсуждался на совещании.

В
🇷🇺Russian
вновь и вновь

figurative phrase: 'again and again', emphasizing repeated recurrence

A2Very Often

He returned to this topic again and again.

Он вновь и вновь возвращался к этой теме.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for часто

How to pronounce часто and what this word means

часто translation: often. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce часто

[ˈt͡ɕasto]

часто translation

often

часто examples

He often swaps gardening tips with neighbours at the allotment.

часто transcription

[ˈt͡ɕasto], офтэн

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

часто meaning: what does it mean?

происходит регулярно или повторяется много раз

часто pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

часто is pronounced as [ˈt͡ɕasto]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

часто definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He often swaps gardening tips with neighbours at the allotment. Translation: Он часто обменивается советами по садоводству с соседями на участке.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn часто in your vocabulary

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