ab und zu
every now and then
Meaning of ab und zu
gelegentlich; in unregelmäßigen Abständen
sometimes, at irregular moments
Pronunciation
ab und zu with English translation
ab und zu usage examples
Ab und zu trinken wir Kaffee zusammen.
Every now and then we have coffee together.
Ich gehe ab und zu ins Kino.
I go to the movies every now and then.
ab und zu synonyms
What's the difference between ab und zu, gelegentlich, von Zeit zu Zeit, and manchmal
Neutral word for something that happens from time to time; a bit more general and slightly more formal than 'ab und zu'.
Emphasizes repetition at intervals; sounds a little more explicit and slightly more descriptive.
The most general and frequent option in this list; it simply means 'sometimes' without stressing rarity.
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What does ab und zu mean?
sometimes, at irregular moments
How do you pronounce ab und zu?
ab und zu is pronounced [ap ʊnt tsuː].
How is ab und zu used in a sentence?
Every now and then we have coffee together. Translation: Ab und zu trinken wir Kaffee zusammen.
Is ab und zu part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
Yes, ab und zu (every now and then) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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