Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

häufig

Translation (Übersetzung) frequent, often
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈhɔɪ̯fɪç/
A1
Adjective/Adverb
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
adverb adjective frequency A1 basic vocabulary
Häufig is a very common word in German that can function as both an adjective (describing nouns) and an adverb (modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs). As an adjective, it declines according to case, gender, and number. It's one of the most frequently used words to express regularity or common occurrence.

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

häufig is a German Adjective/Adverb

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

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häufig Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

Derived Noun (Abgeleitetes Nomen)
Häufigkeit
Meaning: frequency
Example: Die Häufigkeit von Unfällen hat zugenommen.
Noun
Comparative Form (Komparativform)
häufiger
Meaning: more frequent, more often
Example: Er kommt häufiger als sie.
Adjective/adverb
Superlative Form (Superlativform)
am häufigsten
Meaning: most frequent, most often
Example: Das ist der am häufigsten verwendete Ausdruck.
Adjective/adverb

häufig Usage - häufig Collocations - häufig Idioms - häufig Synonyms - häufig Antonyms

häufig Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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häufig Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

häufig vorkommen
to occur frequently
High frequency
häufig benutzen
to use often
High frequency
häufig besuchen
to visit often
Medium frequency
häufig erwähnen
to mention frequently
Medium frequency
häufig passieren
to happen often
High frequency
häufig genug
often enough
Medium frequency
häufig gestellte Fragen
frequently asked questions
High frequency
häufig verwendete Wörter
frequently used words
Medium frequency

häufig Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Häufig ist weniger
Often less is more
Quality over quantity; doing something less often but better can be more effective.
Häufig wie Sand am Meer
As common as sand on the beach
Extremely common or numerous.

häufig Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

oft
Meaning: often
High similarity
regelmäßig
Meaning: regularly
Medium similarity
wiederholt
Meaning: repeatedly
Medium similarity
vielmals
Meaning: many times
Medium similarity
immer wieder
Meaning: again and again
Medium similarity
gang und gäbe
Meaning: commonplace
Low similarity

häufig Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

selten
Meaning: rare, seldom
gelegentlich
Meaning: occasionally
nie
Meaning: never
ungewöhnlich
Meaning: unusual

häufig Semantically Related Words - häufig Contextually Related Words - häufig Thematically Related Words

häufig Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

regelmäßig oft wiederholt alltäglich gewöhnlich üblich

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