Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

gelegentlich

Translation (Übersetzung) occasionally, sometimes, from time to time
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ɡəˈleːɡn̩tlɪç/
A2
Adverb/Adjective
Beginner
Neutral
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Gelegentlich is a versatile word that can function as both an adverb (modifying verbs) and an adjective (modifying nouns). As an adjective, it means 'occasional' or 'incidental.' It is derived from the noun 'Gelegenheit' (opportunity/occasion). It expresses a lower frequency than 'manchmal' (sometimes) and is more formal than 'ab und zu' (now and then).

gelegentlich - German Adverb/Adjective - gelegentlich Meaning - gelegentlich Translation - gelegentlich Adverb/Adjective Examples

gelegentlich is a German Adverb/Adjective

Learn gelegentlich meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. gelegentlich is classified as an Adverb/Adjective in German grammar.

gelegentlich Examples (Beispiele) in English

gelegentlich examples with English translations. See how to use gelegentlich in sentences. gelegentlich example sentences in English below.

Ich treffe mich gelegentlich mit Freunden.
I occasionally meet up with friends.
Social activity
Gelegentlich regnet es im Sommer.
It occasionally rains in summer.
Weather
Sie liest gelegentlich ein Buch.
She occasionally reads a book.
Leisure

gelegentlich Examples (Beispiele) in English

gelegentlich examples with English translations. See how to use gelegentlich in sentences. gelegentlich example sentences in English below.

Er macht gelegentliche Fehler.
He makes occasional mistakes.
Work or study
Das ist ein gelegentliches Problem.
That is an occasional problem.
General issue
Wir haben gelegentliche Treffen.
We have occasional meetings.
Organizational

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gelegentlich Word Family (Wortfamilie)

gelegentlich word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn gelegentlich family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore gelegentlich related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived from Noun (Abgeleitet vom Substantiv)
Gelegenheit
Meaning: opportunity, occasion
Example: Bei Gelegenheit besuche ich dich. (I'll visit you when I get the chance.)
Noun
Related Adjective (Verwandtes Adjektiv)
gelegen
Meaning: located, situated (past participle of 'liegen')
Example: Das Haus ist gut gelegen. (The house is well located.)
Adjective

gelegentlich Usage - gelegentlich Collocations - gelegentlich Idioms - gelegentlich Synonyms - gelegentlich Antonyms

gelegentlich Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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gelegentlich Collocations (Kollokationen)

gelegentlich collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn gelegentlich word combinations and how to use gelegentlich with other words naturally.

gelegentlich besuchen
to visit occasionally
High frequency
gelegentlich auftreten
to occur occasionally
High frequency
gelegentlich vorkommen
to happen occasionally
High frequency
gelegentlich lesen
to read occasionally
Medium frequency
gelegentlich reisen
to travel occasionally
Medium frequency
gelegentlich arbeiten
to work occasionally
Medium frequency
gelegentlich telefonieren
to call occasionally
Low frequency
gelegentlich kochen
to cook occasionally
Low frequency

gelegentlich Idioms (Redewendungen)

gelegentlich idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing gelegentlich with meanings and explanations. Master gelegentlich expressions used in everyday German.

Gelegentlich macht die Ausnahme die Regel.
Occasionally, the exception proves the rule.
Used to say that sometimes an exception confirms that a general rule exists.
Gelegentlich ist weniger mehr.
Occasionally, less is more.
Sometimes simplicity or restraint is more effective than excess.

gelegentlich Synonyms (Synonyme)

gelegentlich synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for gelegentlich and expand your German vocabulary. Learn gelegentlich similar words and their usage.

manchmal
Meaning: sometimes
High similarity
ab und zu
Meaning: now and then
High similarity
hin und wieder
Meaning: now and again
High similarity
zeitweise
Meaning: temporarily, at times
Medium similarity
gegebenenfalls
Meaning: if applicable, possibly
Low similarity

gelegentlich Antonyms (Antonyme)

gelegentlich antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to gelegentlich. Discover gelegentlich opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

ständig
Meaning: constantly
immer
Meaning: always
nie
Meaning: never
häufig
Meaning: frequently

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gelegentlich Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

gelegentlich semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to gelegentlich. Explore gelegentlich related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn gelegentlich contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

manchmal selten oft häufig Gelegenheit Zeit Ereignis

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