Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

oft

Translation (Übersetzung) often
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ɔft/
A1
Adverb
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adverb time frequency A1 basic vocabulary
"Oft" is a common adverb of frequency. It is used to indicate how frequently something happens. It is often placed after the verb in main clauses and before the verb in subordinate clauses. It can be compared: oft, öfter, am öftesten (though "häufiger" is more common for the comparative).

oft - German Adverb - oft Meaning - oft Translation - oft Adverb Examples

oft is a German Adverb

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

oft Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Ich lese oft Bücher.
I often read books.
General statement about habits
Wie oft gehst du schwimmen?
How often do you go swimming?
Asking about frequency
Er hat uns oft besucht.
He visited us often.
Past action with frequency
Sie wird oft müde.
She often gets tired.
Describing a recurring state
Oft denke ich an dich.
Often I think of you.
Emphatic sentence start

oft Word Family - oft Related Words - oft Family Members

oft Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

Comparative Form (Komparativ)
öfter
Meaning: more often
Example: Ich gehe öfter ins Kino als du.
Adverb
Superlative Form (Superlativ)
am öftesten
Meaning: most often
Example: Er kommt am öftesten zu spät.
Adverb
Related Adjective (Verwandtes Adjektiv)
oftmalig
Meaning: repeated, frequent
Example: Die oftmaligen Besuche waren anstrengend.
Adjective

oft Usage - oft Collocations - oft Idioms - oft Synonyms - oft Antonyms

oft Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use oft in context. Discover oft collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master oft usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

oft Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

sehr oft
very often
High frequency
nicht oft
not often
High frequency
zu oft
too often
Medium frequency
wie oft
how often
High frequency
oft genug
often enough
Medium frequency
oft und gern
often and gladly
Low frequency
immer öfter
more and more often
Medium frequency

oft Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Oft ist der Weg das Ziel.
Often the journey is the destination.
The process is as important as the result.
Oft bringt's der Zufall.
Often chance brings it.
Things often happen by chance.
Oft geschieht im Stillen.
Often things happen in silence.
Important things often happen quietly.

oft Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

häufig
Meaning: frequently
High similarity
regelmäßig
Meaning: regularly
Medium similarity
wiederholt
Meaning: repeatedly
Medium similarity
oftmals
Meaning: oftentimes
High similarity
vielmals
Meaning: many times
Medium similarity

oft Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

selten
Meaning: rarely
nie
Meaning: never
kaum
Meaning: hardly
gelegentlich
Meaning: occasionally

oft Semantically Related Words - oft Contextually Related Words - oft Thematically Related Words

oft Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

häufig regelmäßig wiederholt manchmal immer Zeit Frequenz Gewohnheit

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