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Gelegentlich Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Gelegentlich" is mainly used as adverb meaning "occasionally", "sometimes" or "from time to time". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "gelegentlich"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "gelegentlich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Happening from time to time; occasionally"
"Gelegentlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "From time to time, occasionally, sporadically."
- Translation(s): occasionally, sometimes, from time to time, now and then
- Synonym(s): manchmal, ab und zu, hin und wieder
- Antonym(s): ständig
- Related word(s): selten, sporadisch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich gehe gelegentlich ins Kino.
- Sie trifft sich gelegentlich mit ihren alten Schulfreunden.
- Gelegentlich koche ich auch gerne etwas Aufwendigeres.
2.) "Describing something that happens or is done occasionally"
"Gelegentlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "That occurs or is done from time to time, occasional."
- Translation(s): occasional, sporadic, infrequent
- Synonym(s): gelegentliche, Sporadisch
- Antonym(s): ständig
- Related word(s): zeitweilig, Vorübergehend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ein gelegentlicher Spaziergang tut der Gesundheit gut.
- Ihre gelegentlichen Besuche sind immer eine Freude.
- Er macht gelegentliche Fehler beim Sprechen.