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occasional in German

occasional in German is gelegentlich, okkasionell — occasional means happening from time to time, but not regularly or often.

occasional in German

gelegentlich
adj
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
okkasionell
adj
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.

What does "occasional" mean?

  1. adj Happening from time to time, but not regularly or often.
    "There will be occasional showers this afternoon, but mostly it will stay dry."
  2. adj Created for or used on a particular event or occasion.
    "The choir learned an occasional piece written for the opening of the new bridge."
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occasional in a sentence

  • There will be occasional showers this afternoon, but mostly it will stay dry.
  • He has the occasional cup of coffee, but usually drinks tea.
  • The choir learned an occasional piece written for the opening of the new bridge.
  • He composed an occasional poem to celebrate the school's anniversary.

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What is "occasional" in German?
"occasional" in German is gelegentlich, okkasionell. occasional means: Happening from time to time, but not regularly or often.
How do you use "occasional" in a sentence?
Example: "There will be occasional showers this afternoon, but mostly it will stay dry." In German, "occasional" is gelegentlich, okkasionell.
Are there other ways to say "occasional" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "occasional": gelegentlich, okkasionell.
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