Редко - translation, pronunciation and examples
seldom
not often
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редко используемый
редко случается
редко посещать
редко есть
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редко usage examples
She seldom goes to the cinema now.
Сейчас она редко ходит в кино.
We seldom have time for long holidays.
У нас редко бывает время для долгих отпусков.
Similar words
general term for low frequency
slightly literary/stylized; means 'occasionally'
direct indication of low frequency; slightly more neutral
fixed phrase, often used in formal descriptions and warnings
means 'sometimes'; generally implies more frequent occurrence than 'seldom'
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редко synonyms
What's the difference between редко / изредка / нечасто / в редких случаях / иногда / почти никогда
general term for low frequency
I seldom go to the theatre.
Я редко хожу в театр.
Occasionally he writes me long letters.
Изредка он пишет мне длинные письма.
direct indication of low frequency; slightly more neutral
She doesn't smile often.
Она нечасто улыбается.
fixed phrase, often used in formal descriptions and warnings
In rare cases the symptoms may recur.
В редких случаях симптомы могут повториться.
Sometimes I watch documentaries.
Иногда я смотрю документальные фильмы.
He almost never is late.
Он почти никогда не опаздывает.
From time to time I visit my parents.
Время от времени я навещаю родителей.
colloquial; emphasizes individual, occasional occurrences
He comes once in a while.
Он приезжает от случая к случаю.
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How to pronounce редко and what this word means
редко translation: seldom. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce редко
[ˈrʲedkə]
редко translation
seldom
редко examples
Ich gehe dort selten hin.
редко transcription
[ˈrʲedkə], сэлдом
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Questions about this word
редко meaning: what does it mean?
происходит редко, лишь изредка и нечасто
редко pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
редко is pronounced as [ˈrʲedkə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
редко definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich gehe dort selten hin. Translation: Я редко туда хожу.
Is редко part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
Yes, редко (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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