adverbadverb
öfter
more often
Mehr als einmal oder häufiger als sonst.
The German word "öfter" is an adverb that means "more often" or "more frequently". It is derived from the adjective "oft," which means "often." "Öfter" is used to indicate a greater frequency of occurrence compared to something else.
Similar words in German include "häufiger" (more frequent), "regelmäßig" (regularly), and "öftermals" (sometimes, on several occasions).
Differences:
- Häufiger is more focused on frequency rather than comparing with another frequency.
- Regelmäßig suggests a regular and systematic occurrence rather than a mere increase in frequency.
- Öftermals implies occasional occurrences rather than a comparative frequency.
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Examples
Er besucht uns öfter als gewöhnlich.adverb
He visits us more often than usual.
Er ruft jetzt öfter an.adverb
He calls more often now.
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