gelegentlich
occasionally
Etwas, das nur manchmal oder ab und zu passiert.
The German word "gelegentlich" is an adjective or adverb meaning "occasionally" or "sometimes". It is derived from the noun "Gelegenheit", which means "opportunity" or "occasion".
Similar words:
- manchmal (sometimes)
- hin und wieder (now and then)
- ab und zu (off and on)
Difference:
- gelegentlich implies something happens irregularly but not very rarely, often linked to certain "occasions".
- manchmal is more general for "sometimes" without implication of specific occasions.
- Phrases like hin und wieder or ab und zu carry a more colloquial or casual tone for occasional occurrences.
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Examples
Er besucht uns gelegentlich.adverb
He visits us occasionally.
Gelegentlich gehe ich alleine spazieren.adverb
Occasionally, I go for walks alone.
Gelegentlich macht sie einen Spaziergang im Park.adverb
Occasionally she takes a walk in the park.
Wir treffen uns gelegentlich im Park.adverb
We meet occasionally in the park.
Maria liest gelegentlich interessante Bücher.adverb
Maria occasionally reads interesting books.
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