Sometimes - translation, pronunciation and examples
sometimes
on some occasions
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When to use sometimes
有时在晚上
有时在家
有时在冬天
有时在夏天
有时在周末
sometimes usage examples
Sometimes we swap camera lenses at the photography club to try new angles.
Sometimes he runs a short calligraphy workshop for beginners on Saturday.
Similar words
Neutral, general adverb for occasional actions or events.
A bit more formal than 'sometimes'; used for infrequent or occasional events.
Neutral idiom used to indicate occasional recurrence.
Informal, slightly folksy; emphasizes occasional recurrence.
Indicates higher frequency than 'sometimes'; regular or repeated occurrences.
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sometimes synonyms
What's the difference between sometimes / occasionally / from time to time / every so often / often / seldom
Neutral, general adverb for occasional actions or events.
I sometimes go to the cinema.
Я иногда хожу в кино.
A bit more formal than 'sometimes'; used for infrequent or occasional events.
I occasionally work late when there are deadlines.
Я иногда задерживаюсь на работе, когда много срочных задач.
From time to time she checks her old letters.
Время от времени она просматривает старые письма.
Every so often I like to treat myself to a nice dinner.
Время от времени я люблю побаловать себя хорошим ужином.
Indicates higher frequency than 'sometimes'; regular or repeated occurrences.
I often take the bus to work.
Я часто езжу на работу на автобусе.
She seldom watches television these days.
В наши дни она редко смотрит телевизор.
I rarely eat fast food.
Я редко ем фастфуд.
Formal synonym of 'often'; suggests high frequency, common in written English.
He frequently travels abroad for work.
Он часто ездит за границу по работе.
Implies something happens at irregular intervals, with stops and starts; often used in technical or medical contexts.
The connection drops out intermittently throughout the day.
Соединение прерывается с перерывами в течение дня.
Suggests recurrence at intervals (often regular or scheduled); more formal than 'sometimes'.
I check my finances periodically to stay on budget.
Я периодически проверяю свои финансы, чтобы укладываться в бюджет.
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How to pronounce sometimes and what this word means
sometimes translation: иногда. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sometimes
/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/
sometimes translation
иногда
sometimes examples
Sometimes we swap camera lenses at the photography club to try new angles.
sometimes transcription
/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/, /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/
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sometimes meaning: what does it mean?
on some occasions
sometimes pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
sometimes is pronounced as /ˈsʌmtaɪmz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
sometimes definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Sometimes we swap camera lenses at the photography club to try new angles. Translation: Иногда мы меняемся объективами в фотоклубе, чтобы попробовать новые ракурсы.
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