von Zeit zu Zeit
from time to time
Meaning of von Zeit zu Zeit
gelegentlich; in unregelmäßigen Abständen
sometimes, but not regularly
Pronunciation
von Zeit zu Zeit with English translation
von Zeit zu Zeit usage examples
Von Zeit zu Zeit gehe ich schwimmen.
From time to time I go swimming.
Von Zeit zu Zeit essen wir zusammen.
From time to time we eat together.
von Zeit zu Zeit synonyms
What's the difference between von Zeit zu Zeit, gelegentlich, ab und zu, manchmal, zuweilen, and mitunter
Means 'occasionally, from time to time'; neutral and very common, often close to 'ab und zu' and 'manchmal', but a bit more formal than conversational options.
A very common neutral colloquial phrase meaning 'sometimes, from time to time'; simpler and more everyday than 'gelegentlich'.
The most general and very frequent word for 'sometimes'; broader than 'from time to time' because it can refer to both less and more frequent occurrences.
Means 'occasionally, from time to time' but sounds more literary and somewhat old-fashioned; less common in everyday speech.
Means 'sometimes, on occasion, in some cases'; slightly more literary and suggests that something happens not regularly, only in certain situations.
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What does von Zeit zu Zeit mean?
sometimes, but not regularly
How do you pronounce von Zeit zu Zeit?
von Zeit zu Zeit is pronounced [fɔn tsaɪt tsuː tsaɪt].
How is von Zeit zu Zeit used in a sentence?
From time to time I go swimming. Translation: Von Zeit zu Zeit gehe ich schwimmen.
Is von Zeit zu Zeit part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
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