selten
seldom
not often
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selten belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
selten synonyms
What's the difference between selten / gelegentlich / manchmal / kaum / äußerst selten
Means 'occasionally, from time to time'; it describes something that happens infrequently but not extremely rarely.
Means 'sometimes'; it is a general, everyday word and sounds less rare-focused than 'seldom'.
Means 'hardly, scarcely'; it often expresses near absence rather than simple infrequency.
Means 'extremely rarely'; it emphasizes rarity more strongly than 'seldom' and sounds more emphatic.
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How to pronounce selten and what this word means
selten means seldom. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce selten
[ˈzɛltən]
selten translation
seldom
selten examples
Ich gehe dort selten hin.
selten transcription
[ˈzɛltən]
Questions about this word
selten meaning: what does it mean?
nicht oft; nur selten
selten pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
selten is pronounced as [ˈzɛltən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
selten definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich gehe dort selten hin. Translation: Я редко туда хожу.
Is selten part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
Yes, selten (seldom) 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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