Oft - translation, pronunciation and examples
often
many times
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Means “often,” but sounds a bit more literary or formal than plain “oft.”
Indicates a high frequency, close to “often”; it can sound a bit more formal or general.
Means not just “often,” but “at regular intervals”; it emphasizes a repeating pattern or schedule.
Conveys repetition again and again; it often emphasizes persistence, habit, or a recurring situation.
This is not “often” but rather “occasionally” or “from time to time”; the frequency is clearly lower.
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What's the difference between oft / häufig / regelmäßig / immer wieder / gelegentlich
Means “often,” but sounds a bit more literary or formal than plain “oft.”
Oftmals ist es besser, vorher nachzufragen.
Часто лучше сначала спросить.
Indicates a high frequency, close to “often”; it can sound a bit more formal or general.
Ich gehe häufig spazieren.
Я часто хожу гулять.
Means not just “often,” but “at regular intervals”; it emphasizes a repeating pattern or schedule.
Ich gehe regelmäßig ins Fitnessstudio.
Я регулярно хожу в спортзал.
Conveys repetition again and again; it often emphasizes persistence, habit, or a recurring situation.
Er kommt immer wieder zu spät.
Он снова и снова опаздывает.
This is not “often” but rather “occasionally” or “from time to time”; the frequency is clearly lower.
Ich gehe gelegentlich ins Kino.
Я иногда хожу в кино.
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How to pronounce oft and what this word means
oft translation: often. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce oft
[ɔft]
oft translation
often
oft examples
Ich gehe oft mit meinem Freund spazieren.
oft transcription
[ɔft]
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oft meaning: what does it mean?
mehrfach oder in häufigen Abständen
oft pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
oft is pronounced as [ɔft]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
oft definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich gehe oft mit meinem Freund spazieren. Translation: Я часто хожу гулять с моим другом.
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