adverb

oft

often

Dieses Wort beschreibt, dass etwas viele Male oder regelmäßig passiert.

The German word "oft" is an adverb meaning "often" or "frequently", indicating a high frequency of an action or event.

There are no smaller words forming "oft" (excluding prefixes), as it is a standalone adverb.

Similar words include:

  • häufig (frequently)
  • wiederholt (repeatedly)
  • öfters (colloquial form of often)

Differences:

  • oft is more general and neutral.
  • häufig implies a somewhat higher frequency or more formal usage.
  • öfters is informal, conversational.
  • wiederholt emphasizes recurrence or repetition.

Make “oft” part of your vocabulary.

Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.

Examples

Er besucht das Museum oft.adverb

He often visits the museum.

Wir gehen oft ins Kino.adverb

We often go to the cinema.

Sie gehen oft spazieren.adverb

They often go for walks.

Wir treffen uns oft im Park.adverb

We often meet in the park.

Ich telefoniere oft mit meiner Schwester.adverb

I often talk on the phone with my sister.

Meine Großeltern kochen oft zusammen.adverb

My grandparents often cook together.

Keep exploring German

Learn words from the content you love.

Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).